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With the kids stuck inside all day due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we’re having to find fun and educational tools to keep them entertained all day long. It is challenging to keep a toddler entertained for more than 1 hour, let alone all day long, every day. So, we understand if you’re at the point where you’re pulling out your own hair. We understand your struggle. To save your kids, your sanity (and your scalp), we’re going to share how to make play-doh at home! If you’re done shopping on Etsy for homemade games and Toynk Toys for your kids’ favorite action figures and toys, try out this fun DIY activity. You can have the kids help you make homemade play-doh and when you’re done they can play with it for the rest of the day…or week! Keep on reading to find out how to make play-doh at home.
If you need more help keeping the kids busy, be sure to check out Homer, Bookroo or Put Me In The Story for some books that will keep them entertained. If you are looking for something that will develop their STEM skills, be sure to look at Step2, or Legos!
We also have some great indoor game ideas! Or, you can have your kids make these paper flowers for Mother’s Day.
How to Make Play-Doh
Ingredients
- 1 cup of flour
- ½ cup of warm water
- ¼ cup of salt
- A few drops of natural food coloring
Instructions
- First, mix together your flour and salt.
- Mix together ½ cup of warm water with a few drops of food coloring.
- Then, slowly pour the water into the flour mixture, stirring slowly as you pour it in. Stir until well combined, then knead the mixture with your hands until the flour is completely absorbed. If the dough feels too sticky, add more flour until it doesn’t stick at all.
- Repeat the process for how ever many colors you and the kids want to make!
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In conclusion, we hope our article on how to make play-doh could help you keep the kids happy and active in this difficult time.
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