Magic Playdough
A few weeks ago, a good friend (and fellow mum) had my littlest son and I round for a playdate and coffee. As we chatted while our boys played (aka, got up to mischief - no idea what room of the house they were in at the time, but they were occupied - and that was good enough for both of us), we found ourselves moulding and squeezing and absent mindedly playing with THIS stuff - which my friend had whipped up with her three (now four) kids that day! She's a pretty awesome mum!
I have been looking forward to making it at home ever since - SO simple, cheap, and such a fabulous textural activity for little ones!
My four year has branded our batch 'magic playdough', and I think we'll stick with that name - because it involves just TWO INGREDIENTS! Well, three, if you fancy colour...
My four year has branded our batch 'magic playdough', and I think we'll stick with that name - because it involves just TWO INGREDIENTS! Well, three, if you fancy colour...
Ingredients:
1 Part Conditioner
2 Parts Cornflour
Food colouring (optional)
THAT'S IT!
Method
1) Aprons ON! Remember Jilly Jumbles can help you out with this step!
2) Mix all ingredients in a big bowl until smooth and not sticky! Hands are best for this I think - messy fun!!
Note: you may need to adjust the measure of cornflour or conditioner, as conditioner brands can vary in consistency.
3) PLAY!!! (Did I mention it smells divine, and my hands are so delightfully smooth now!)
My four year old has been playing happily and creatively with his 'magic playdough' for over half an hour now, while I've sat here next to him on my laptop, adding this little blog! It's such a joy to have him share his imagination with me, using the 'magic playdough' to tell stories and create sculptures, while I tap away to you all!
Let me know if you get a chance to whip up this easy recipe for fun too, and share your pictures on my Jilly Jumbles Facebook page any time! Especially if your little ones dons a JJ craft apron!
~Julia
~Julia
