Playdough

There are lots of different playdough recipes out there but I find this stove top one to give the best results.  Children LOVE playdough, even if they pop it in their mouth, it is made with cooking ingredients, so other than tasting a bit salty, it won't hurt them.

Playdough teaches children a number of skills including science, maths and fine motor and is a great calming sensory experience.

Recipe:
1 Cup plain flour
1/2 Cup salt
1 Tbsp Oil
2 Tsp cream of tartar
1 Cup of water
Food colouring if you want ( I used approx 6 drops of pink colouring).  Mix the colouring into the water.

Put all ingredients (except the water) into the saucepan on low heat.  Gradually stir in the water.  Cook over low heat stirring continually until the mixture thickens and comes away from the side of the pan (approx 5 minutes).  Remove from the pan and knead until the playdough is smooth.

Enjoy!.