{"id":685,"date":"2021-05-19T21:40:26","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T21:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/s37407.p1377.sites.pressdns.com\/resources\/make-homemade-play-dough-your-kids-will-love\/"},"modified":"2021-05-19T21:40:26","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T21:40:26","slug":"make-homemade-play-dough-your-kids-will-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/make-homemade-play-dough-your-kids-will-love\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Homemade Play Dough Your Kids Will Love!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you interested in making your own homemade play dough? It’s a great way to have some fun with your kids and share a truly sensory experience. Parents and babysitters<\/a> love play dough because it encourages creativity, keeps small hands busy, and doesn’t make a disastrous mess. Kids love it because it’s colorful and squishy, and they get to use tools that look just like the grown-ups’ utensils in the kitchen.<\/p>

Sure, you can buy play dough at the store, but making it yourself is quick, fun and even easier than you might think. This simple, no-cook method for making play dough allows even the youngest children to help:<\/p>

Simple<\/strong> Homemade Play<\/strong> Dough<\/strong> Recipe<\/strong><\/p>

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>

2 cups flour
1 cup salt
1 tbsp. oil
1\/2 to 1 cup of water, as needed to reach desired consistency
2 drops of liquid food coloring, if desired<\/p>

To Make:<\/strong>
Combine all ingredients, adjusting flour and water if the dough is too dry or too sticky. Knead well. Now you’re ready to roll, shape and squish away!<\/p>

Additional<\/strong> Homemade Play Dough Recipes<\/strong>
If you’re looking for a way to get brighter colors, a smoother feel or a deliciously scented dough, you’re in luck! Check out these links for plenty of easy-to-follow instructions that will kick your DIY play dough up a notch. There’s even a recipe for edible play dough that’s sure to be a hit with your little ones.
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