purposeful play
Kool-Aid Playdough
sensory play for kids
This Kool-Aid Playdough recipe is incredibly simple and makes the softest playdough!
Making playdough with Kool-Aid is an easy way to make vibrant colored playdough and as a bonus-it makes the playdough smell incredibly delicious!
Scented playdough is a wonderful way to engage your child in sensory play.
Sensory play is an important part of a child’s development and has so many benefits!
Read more about the benefits of sensory play here.
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purpose
- Builds new brain connections
- Increases child's ability to absorb what that they are learning
- Sensory play has a calming effect
- Helps develop memory skills
- Engages imagination and creativity
- Develops fine motor and language skills
- Sparks creative and abstract thinking
- Encourages self control
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directions
How to make Kool-Aid Playdough
1 cup flour
2 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 cup salt
2-3 Kool-Aid Packets of desired color
Add all dry ingredients to a bowl and mix well.
1 cup water
1 tsp vegetable oil
Set a large pot on the stove and set heat to medium. Add water and vegetable oil.
Add in dry ingredients.
Mix ingredients together on medium heat
Continue mixing until a doughy ball is formed
Place newly formed dough on a lightly floured surface
Once cool, knead the dough until you reach the desired consistency.
If the dough is sticky-knead in additional flour until the dough is smooth and soft
Once playdough is fully cooled invite your child to play!
Set out play-dough tools and toys and allow your child space to create.
