Chemistry for Kids

Recently we made some play dough. We randomly and occasionally do this in our home. The girls enjoy playing with it, a lot. Ella could play with it for hours. We have a cookie cutter for every occasion--by the way--our cookie cutters are also play dough toys. Everything in the play dough is edible, though not very tasty!

Gather the ingredients.

Pick your colors (or utilize the only non-Christmas colors you have).

Bring it to a boil.

When cool enough, knead it all together.

Enjoy!

Here's the recipe:

Sift Together:

5 cups flour

1 small container granulated alum (found at most grocery stores near the seasonings/spices)

2 cups salt

Boil Together:

food coloring

5 cups water

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1. Pour boiling mixture over the flour mixture. Let stand for about 2-3 minutes. Mix with large wooden spoon.

2. When cool enough knead completely to break down flour.

Classroom sized recipe, you could cut in half.