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Homemade kids play dough

Homemade kids play dough

Don't head to the store to buy your play dough. This homemade version is fun to make and more fun to play with.

By the YeahBaby.com editorial staff

Homemade kids play dough

The kid activity:
Making your own play dough will teach kids a little about science and a lot about fun!

Play dough recipe:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp. oil
  • 2 Tbsp. cream of tartar
  • Food coloring, or all-natural alternative: beet, spinach, or carrot juice

Mix flour, salt, water, oil and cream of tartar together, and cook over low heat until stiff. Cool mixture. Add food coloring or the vegetable juices to get desired colors. Store in refrigerator, in airtight containers.

YeahBaby.com thoughts:
Making things homemade will teach kids an alternative to consumerism!

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