Occupational Therapy

Playdough Recipe

1 cup flour

2 tsp cream of tartar

1/2 cup salt

1 tbsp cooking oil Olive oil or vegetable oil

1 cup water

food coloring

Cook over low to medium heat until the dough starts to form and becomes dry.

Once it starts to form a ball together and looks fully cooked, take off the heat. Let the dough cool first before touching.

Once cool, knead the dough for 5 minutes to make the dough soft.

If your dough is not soft, continue kneading for another 5 minutes. If you find it is still too dry add a little bit more oil and knead in.

Note: Cream of tarter helps the playdough be smoother and last longer. You can make it without the cream of tarter, but you may need to add a little more oil.

Homemade Finger Paint

4 cups water

1 cup cornstarch

6 tbsp granulated white sugar

1 tsp salt

Food Coloring

Finger Paint Paper

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium-sized sauce pan add all your ingredients and whisk until combined.

Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly until your mixture thickens.

Turn off your stove and remove from the heat.

Separate into your containers, one container for each colour you would like to make.

Using a toothpick add a very small blob of the icing colour gel and using a spoon stir until the colour is fully mixed in.

Let stand until cool before use or closing lid to store.