How to Make Kool-Aid Playdough

Your little one will love this safe-to-eat and fun to make playdough! It's a great activity for toddlers and preschoolers. (Older children may enjoy it too!) Enjoy!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup salt
• 3 teaspoons Cream of Tartar
• 1 package Kool-Aid Mix (any flavor of unsweetened)
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• Large Sauce Pan
• Small Storage Container
• Stove
• Measuring Cup

1. Gather all ingredients and saucepan.

2. 

   Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar, and kool aid mix together in a large saucepan.

3. 

   Mix water with oil in a cup.

4. 

   Place the saucepan on the stove and turn the burner to medium heat.

5. 

   Slowly add the water mixed with oil and stir (over medium heat) and stir until the mixture thickens to playdough.

6. Place playdough on cutting board, counter top, or table and knead until cool.

7. 

   Give to children to enjoy! Encourage them to use their creativity!

Tips & Warnings

• You can store the playdough for 3-6 months in a tightly sealed container.
• This makes a great party favor!

[ChristineRenee]

on 3/15/2009 My mom used to make this too. I used to love the smell! Kids will definitely taste it (only once because it tastes terrible) but it's ok because there's nothing toxic about it.

[amylaine]

on 4/16/2008 Great Article.

[Momof3infl]

on 4/14/2008 cool article, my mom used to make this for me as a kid.