Homemade Playdough Sculpting

45 mins Ages 2-8 Indoor

A playful, screen-free adventure designed to spark curiosity, sensory exploration, and fine motor skills for kids aged 2 to 8.

Materials Needed

  • • Plain flour (2 cups)
  • • Salt (1 cup)
  • • Cream of tartar (2 tsp)
  • • Water (2 cups)
  • • Vegetable oil (2 tbsp)
  • • Food colouring (assorted)

Pro Tips

  • → Store in airtight container — lasts weeks!
  • → Use cookie cutters and rolling pins
  • → Let kids pick their own colours

Safety First

Supervise toddlers — playdough is not for eating. Keep away from hair.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Step 1

Combine 2 cups flour, 1 cup salt, 2 tsp cream of tartar in a saucepan.

2

Step 2

Add 2 cups water, 2 tbsp oil and stir over medium heat until it forms a ball.

3

Step 3

Remove from heat, let cool, then knead on a floured surface.

4

Step 4

Divide into portions and add food colouring to each.

5

Step 5

Sculpt! Make animals, food, faces, or anything you like.

What they are learning

Fine motor skills Creativity Sensory play