fun recipes
Playdough
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of plain flour
- 2 cups of water
- Food coloring
- 1 tbsp. of cooking oil
- 2 tbsp. cream of tartar
- 1 cup of salt
Directions:
- Microwave water for 4-5 minutes. Add food coloring and oil.
- Combine dry ingredients.
- Add hot water mixture to dry ingredients.
- Mix with spoon - will be very hot!
- Knead and add more flour as needed
Keep the finished playdough in a plastic container in the fridge, that way it lasts a lot longer.
Silly Goop Recipe
This goop recipe requires only two ingredients. It’s perfect for younger children, since both ingredients are non-toxic. No need to worry if some of it accidentally gets ingested.
Ingredients:
Water
Cornstarch
Directions:
Mix the water and cornstarch in a small shallow dish. The new product behaves both like the liquid water and like the solid cornstarch. Ask kids to press their finger in the mixture, or pour it into a second dish.
Silly Putty
Ingredients:
1 part liquid starch
1 part Elmers glue
Directions:
Pour glue into starch. Work with hands until it becomes smooth and stretchy and all liquid is absorbed. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Finger Paint
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
2 tsp. salt
2 and 1/2 cups cold water
2 cups hot water
Directions:
Mix the flour and salt. Add cold water. Beat until smooth and gradually add hot water. Boil until clear, beat until smooth and add food coloring.
Edible Finger Paint
Pudding made with 3/4 the amount of liquid called for in the recipe. You can also use Baby food or Whipped cream and food coloring
Soap Paint
Ingredients:
1 cup Ivory Snow, Dreft or Cheer
Water
Directions:
Beat ingredients until like cake frosting. Use enough water to receive the desired consistency. Add food-coloring. Use brushes or fingers to paint on table, aluminum foil or paper.