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NOTEworthy ideas for Curious Minds!
Welcome to the jam session of FUN! This is where Mrs. Crockess, Ivy, and friends share imaginative activities, games, and creative ideas that kids (and grown-ups!) can dive into anytime.
From silly challenges to crafty projects, it’s all about making learning playful and adventures unforgettable.
Homemade Playdough
for ages 2 – 102!
Find out how playdough prepares children for learning HERE!
- 1 c. flour
- ½ c. salt
- 1T cream of tartar
- 1 c. water
- liquid food coloring
- 1 T oil
Tools:
- tray
- scissors
- pipe cleaners
- chopsticks, popsicle sticks
- cookie cutters
- small rolling pin
- garlic press
- potato masher
- egg slicer
- pastry wheel
- small wooden hammer
- toy figurines
- toy trucks, cars
- Color the water with food coloring.
- Mix ingredients in a pan.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and becomes doughy in consistency.
- Knead until cool.
- Will keep up to 3 months in an airtight container.