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Microwave Playdough

August 6, 2014 by Nadia van Zyl 16 Comments

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So, lately I need super easy and quick things to do at home with my kids, mostly because I don’t have the energy to do more, but a quick activity sometime saves the day!
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I came across this recipe by Lessons Learnt Journal, one that you actually make in the microwave in 7 MINUTES!

3 cups of flour

3 cups of water

3 tablespoons of oil

2 tablespoons of cream of tartar

1/2 cup of salt

colouring

Mix it all together well, microwave(covered) for 2 minutes and stir. Do this three times. One more minute uncovered. If it still feels sticky, do one minute intervals until it is not sticking to your fingers.

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We made ours lime green and had such fun with it! I took it to school so my class can also enjoy it too.

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This playdough can keep for up to six months of covered properly.

More on our playdough activities at school later this week, so check in soon!
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  1. Emma @ P is for Preschooler says

    August 6, 2014 at 9:55 pm

    Microwave play dough – I have to try that! I hate making it on the stove!
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  2. Iyan says

    February 18, 2016 at 10:28 am

    Thanks for sharing at the Co-Op. I ecelsialpy love the playdough cupcakes and painting the playdough. Made me realize that playdough would be a great answer when my toddler asks (for the millionth time) to make cookies, and hubby and I don’t want any real cookies in the house!!

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