Soft play dough

Today is an off day. The kids are sick with flu, so that means we are not doing school today. In my opinion a child can't concentrate when they are not feeling well. BUT that does not mean they can't have a good time.

I made them some soft clay dough to keep them busy.

We have a large container filled with plastic shapes, I guess it is really for cookies, but they love to use it for the clay. This can keep them busy for a long time.

Soft Clay Recipe

What you need:
2 cups of flour
1/2 cup of salt
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1/2 cup of water
Colouring

What to do:
Mix everything together in a bowl. (I use my hands)
If it is too dry, add more water, only a little at a time.
If it is too wet, add more flour.
I try and knead it into a ball until it is manageable and take it out of the bowl.
On a floured surface I knead it until it is nice and firm.
I knead in the colouring. Your hands will get stained (nothing soap can't fix). 
Store in air tight containers, this will keep for a few months.

Tips:
*If you knead in the colouring all the way through very well, it will not stain little hands :) 
*I divided this recipe in different balls to give each a different colour or you will have to make a big batch.
*I use colouring that is in gel and powdered form.

Off days give mom the change to catch up on some other duties or hobbies. 

Blessings

Maryna