Easy homemade play dough

Play Dough Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of plain flour

• 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar

• 1/3 cup warm water

• 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil

• 2 tablespoons of food colouring (amount varies depending on colour - lighter colours may need more)

Instructions:

1. Mix flour and cream of tartar together in a bowl.

2. In a separate bowl, mix water and food colouring.

3. Create a well in the centre of the flour and pour in the water/food colouring mixture.

4. Add the vegetable oil.

5. Mix together and then knead on a floured surface for a few minutes.

6. If the dough feels very wet or sticky, add a small amount of flour at a time until it comes together.

7. Allow to rest for 20 minutes - the dough will become softer and brighter.

8. Store in an airtight container - it will keep for a few days.

Please note: As this recipe does not contain salt, it is important to check it for signs of mould before each use.

Play dough tips

• Rolling pins which are one solid piece and require you to roll your palm over them strengthen the arches of the palm which are required for writing.

• Stamps and tools which require a pincer grip are great for developing fine motor and pre-writing skills.

• Toddlers often find cutting play dough less frustrating than cutting paper, so it's a great time to practice using scissors.