purposeful play
Apple Pie Playdough Recipe
simple sensory play for kids
This simple Apple Pie Scented Playdough recipe is so easy and makes the best smelling playdough ever-just like apple pie!
Playdough is a classic sensory activity for kids and this Apple Pie Playdough is absolutely perfect for cool fall days.
materials
- Flour
- Salt
- Apple pie spice
- Cream of tarter
- Water
- Coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
- Red food coloring
purpose
- Strengthens fine motor skills
- Engages creativity
- Has a calming effect
- Promotes independent play
- Promotes literacy skills
- Helps develop memory skills
- Multi-sensory exposure
- Screen-free fun
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directions
How to Make
Apple Pie Scented Playdough
In a medium sized bowl mix the following ingredients
- 1 cup Flour
- 1/2 cup Salt
- 1 tbsp Apple Pie Spice
- 2 tbsp Cream of Tarter
In a medium sized bowl mix the following ingredients
1 cup Water
2 tbsp Coconut Oil (or vegetable oil)
Red Food Coloring
Add the wet and dry ingredients together
Mix well
Cook over medium heat until mixture turns into a sticky, dough like ball
Drop dough onto a lightly floured surface
Once cool enough to touch-knead the dough until smooth and no longer sticky
Add more flour if dough is too sticky
Once playdough is completely cooled-set the dough out for your child to play with
Set out playdough tools
Invite your child to play!
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