Today is a rainy day and instead of going anywhere, I just wanted to have a lazy day at home.  With my baby napping, it is now time to do something with my 3 year old. 

Making playdough is a fun thing to do with the two of us.  I like it better than commercial playdough, because you can make it much more “squishy”.  Also, with my recipe, it smells really good! 

You ask, why would you make playdough when you can buy it?  First of all, because you guarantee that its safe and nontoxic.  Second of all, it gives your child the independence and the confidence that they can make something.  Third, it can last for 2 months stored in an air tight container.  Four, you can make tonnes of the stuff.

The benefits of playdough for your child include tactile benefits.  Your child can experience different textures which stimulate their brain.  Also, playdough can also develop your child’s hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

Last of all, the most important reason you should think about making playdough with your child, because it promotes a wonderful bonding experience for the both of you.  Its something that both you and your child can do TOGETHER, so it is much more meaningful than buying it from a shelf.

Here is the playdough recipe I use.  Its pretty easy, so I love it.

Kool Aid Playdough

2pk Non-sweetened Kool-Aid

2 1/4 cup Flour

1/2 cup Salt

2 tsp cream of tartar

2cup of water; boiled

3tb Oil

Mix the Kool-Aid, Flour, Salt and Cream of Tartar together.  Add the boiled water and oil.  Knead.  If it appears sticky when it is halfway cooled down, add more flour if needed to reduce stickiness.  Just a little at a time because once it cools the stickiness will go away as well.  If too much flour is used, it will become too hard to play with.

Have Fun!!!!