Playdough
Posted on October 3, 2008
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Author: Corrina Tough
Dough is a wonderful way for children to create
forms with soft edges.
Australia bic codes - Australia swift code It is easy for toddlers to use and can be explored by all age groups on its own or with other objects such as; cookie cutters, rolling pins, paddle pop sticks, play scissors etc.
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Dough is a calming, settling activity, which aids in the development of fine motor skills (hands/fingers).
Dough can be used for practicing letter formation for 4-5yr olds and is non- threatening in that it can be scrunched
and re-done if not quite right.
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Recipe
2 cups plain flour
½ to one cup cooking salt
1 cup cream of tartar
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 cups boiling water
A few grains powdered food dye or drops of liquid food
dye.
Mix dry ingredients, then add oil.
Add dye to water and mix slowly with dry ingredients.
Knead the mixture as it cools.
If it is very sticky add a bit more flour and cream of tartar but be careful not to add too much.
Free viagra samples (the mixture loses its stickiness as it cools). If stored in an airtight container, the dough will keep a week.
