Kool-Aid Play Dough

Kool-Aid Play Dough
Art projects at this age are all about experimenting with and exploring new avenues of expression. Playing with this dough is a creative outlet and smells good too!

You'll need:
• 1 cup flour • 1/2 cup salt • 1 tablespoon Kool-Aid mix • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 1 cup water • large saucepan • mixing spoon
What to do:
Your toddler will love the smell of this scented play dough, and it's easy to make from ingredients you may already have in your kitchen. Mix the flour, salt, Kool-Aid mix, and cream of tartar with the spoon in a large saucepan. Stir in the water and vegetable oil. Place the saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick. Remove it to cool. When the dough no longer feels sticky and hot, place it on waxed paper and knead it with your hands for about a minute. Break off a piece and invite your toddler to explore this creative dough, molding pieces in any shapes she wishes. Older toddlers may wish to experiment with plastic cookie cutters, cutting shapes from this dough. When finished with this activity, store the play dough in an airtight container or zipper bag in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.