How to Make Play Dough

Making play dough is a fun way for kids to use their imagination, and it only requires two simple ingredients – flour and salt. Kids can make anything from monsters to trees, or rainbows to caterpillars, or even practice braiding play dough challah!

This Activity Works With These Books

Cakes and Miracles

Braid the Challah

Here is the World

Supplies

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup salt
• ½ cup water
• Food coloring (optional)

Directions

• Mix flour and salt together in a large bowl, then stir in the water.
• Knead the dough with your hands. If the dough feels too dry, you can add a few more drops of water at a time; if it feels too sticky, add a tiny bit more flour.
• If you like, you can add a few drops of food coloring to the bowl. (To make different colors, divide the dough and place them in separate bowls, then add different colors to each bowl.)
• What shapes and stories will you make with your play dough?

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February 1, 2022