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Supplies

• Mixing Bowl
• 1 Cup Flour
• ¼ Cup Salt
• ½ Cup Warm Water
• 3-5 Drops of Food Coloring (Optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix together the flour and the salt.
2. In a separate container, mix the water and food coloring.
3. Combine the ingredients by pouring the water mixture onto the flour mixture.
4. Knead together until smooth.

Tip: If the dough seems too sticky, add more flour and knead until the stickiness is gone.

Age Adjustments

• Younger Children:
  • Experiment with different textures by adding sugar, dried beans, or oats.
  • Get creative with different household items like spatulas, spoons, or cookie cutters for shaping the dough.
• Older Children:
  • Use an old shoe box to make a playdough house. Create people and furniture from the dough. Add in household items like Q-tips, coins, and any craft supplies on hand to enhance your creations.
  • Flatten out the dough and gather items that will create designs or texture, such as buttons, sandpaper, leaves, bottle caps, and more.

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