No Cook Play Dough

Supplies

• 2 cups of flour
• 1/2 cup salt
• 3/4 tbsp cream of tartar
• 1 tbsp of oil (add to water)
• 1 1/3 cups water
• Optional:
• Food colouring
• Lavender essential oil (10 drops)

Directions

1. Mix all of the dry ingredients together.
2. If adding food colouring and essential oil, add to boiling water.
3. Add wet ingredients to dry and knead until dough forms.
4. Have fun!

Note: Only an adult should be adding the boiling water.

Adaptations

• Use buttons or shapes for counting or pattern making by sticking the items to play dough
• Use play dough to create an ice cream shop or bakery
• Add kitchen tools and allow children to explore different uses
• Use with peg dolls or animal figurines in small world play
• Add empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls to create structures
• Playdough makes an excellent addition to loose parts

Skills

• Science
• Math – measurements
• Social skills
• Creative
• Fine motor
• Imaginative play
• Sensory