I love this playdough recipe because it's super quick to make and provides hours of fun with the kids. This is the perfect boredom buster for those lazy afternoons. You can even adapt the playdough recipe to the season by changing the colors! This is perfect for very little ones, because the ingredients are all edible (although it would be best if kids didn't swallow this stuff!) and the play-dough never dries out!

Materials

• 3 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups salt
• 3 cups water

• 1 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon cream of tartar
• a few drops of food coloring (color of your choice) OR 1 package of unsweetened Kool-Aid

Instructions

1. Mix ALL of the ingredients in a large saucepan.

2. Cook over medium low heat, stirring intermittently, until the dough comes away from the edges of the pan and becomes thick so it is difficult to move the spoon. Remove from heat.

3. Let play-dough cool in the pan until it can be handled.

4. Turn play-dough out on counter or on wax paper and knead 3 - 4 times.

5. Play! Store in an air tight container.

Tips

Keep sticky hands from damaging walls and furniture, by keeping a wet, soapy cloth next to he project area.