Playing with Pink Play-dough (and recipe)

The children in nursery have been playing with play-dough over the last couple weeks. They have been adding glitter and sparkle to make it look appealing. Most of the children’s favourite activity is playing with the play-dough. Their play-dough is home-made so if you were wondering how to make it, here it is:

Ingredients & Equipment

·         225g (8oz) plain flour,

·         100g (4oz) salt,

·         30ml (2tbsp) cream of tartar,

·         15ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil,

·         225ml (8fl) water,

·         A few drops of food colouring,

·         A saucepan.

Mix all the ingredients (EXCEPT THE FOOD COLOURING) into a smooth paste. Cook in the saucepan slowly over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until the dough comes away from the pan and makes a smooth ball. Remove, and when cool, add a few drops of food colouring, then knead (if you want you can also add glitter!).

This dough should last for a month or two when stored in an air-tight container or a fridge.

You can also try to add extra ingredients such as cornflower or lentils. Write in the comment section what you tried!

By Iulia and Ella