Last weekend was filled with thunderstorms, lots and lots of rain and flash flood warnings. That meant the kids were stuck in the house and like all kids mine get stir crazy when the weather is like that. To help alleviate some of the boredom I decided that we would have some sensory playtime with Homemade Scented Play Dough.
Now, there are tons of homemade play dough recipes out there and a lot of them call for you to have to cook the play dough and some of them are edible. I would like to say that I am that good of a mom but sadly I am not. Instead we made a play dough that requires no cooking so the kids could help and since my kids are old enough not to eat their play dough I made one that is not edible. (Note: I said this is NOT edible.) It was really easy to make though and you may already have everything on hand for it already.
Homemade Scented Play Dough Supplies:
1 part Cheap Hair Conditioner (preferably white in color)
2 parts Corn Starch
Kool-Aid packets
In a large bowl you are going to add 1 part corn starch and 2 parts hair conditioner.
Using a silicone spoon or spatula stir the two ingredients together.
Divide the play dough in two and sprinkle each lump with one packet of Kool-Aid. Wearing rubber or latex gloves to protect your hands and nails from being dyed, knead the Kool-Aid into the play dough. Check the consistency. If it seems to dry fold in more conditioner and if it seems to wet fold in more corn starch.
You can store the scented play dough in containers for play at a later time. If it gets a little dry add more conditioner.
I just love having the ability to make projects like this on rainy days with the kids! Not only is the play dough itself fun to play with and smells amazing but the whole process of making it is a craft and fun time for the kids too.
Remember, while this may smell yummy it is not edible so children should not put it in their mouths and is not advised for use with children who may do so.
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