Recipes
Finger Paint:
Mix 1/4 cup liquid starch
2 Tbs. detergent powder
Add food coloring. Use on wax paper or cookie sheets.
Play Dough:
Mix: 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup salt, 2 tsp. cream of tarter, 1 cup water, 1 Tbs. vegetable oil
Mix and cook over medium heat until it forms a ball. Cool and knead well. Keep in covered containers. You may add food coloring to mix.
Bubbles:
Mix 1 cup water, 1/2tsp. sugar, 1Tbs. liquid detergent, 1 Tbs. glycerin.
Use berry baskets, twisted wire coat hangers, kitchen utensils, etc. for bubble blowing.
Clean Mud:
Materials: 3 bars of soap shaved, 4 rolls of toilet paper, 1 gallon of warm water, 1 large tub or container.
Directions: Tear the toilet paper into pieces, and place in container, add soap and water. Have children knead with hands. Mud will stay fresh for 1 month in air tight container. Add water if dry.
Kool-Aid Play Dough:
Materials: 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup salt, 2Tbs. cream of tartar, 1 envelope unsweetened Kool-Aid, 1 cup water, 1Tbs. vegetable oil
Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar, and Kool-Aid. Mix in medium saucepan. Stir in water and oil. Stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes until mixture forms a ball in center of pan. Remove to floured surface and knead for 1 minute. Store in plastic bag or airtight container in refrigerator.
Glorious Goop:
Measure 1/2 cup cornstarch into bowl. Add 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, and mix in. It will be hard to stir. Stir in a few drops of food coloring.
Goop acts like a liquid and a solid.
