All of us were super bummed. I had promised Graham that he would be chasing down bugs and capturing them in jars that he would decorate. I promised lots of “ants on a log” and ladybug cupcake eating. Never promise a three-year-old anything without being sure you can deliver. It left me scrambling for fun ideas to do on Friday.
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It was quite simple and involved very little mess. Mixing the dough was enjoyable for Graham, and playing with it was fun for both kids. Turns out it doesn’t taste great. You shoulda seen Will’s face. Totally safe to eat, though, if your kids are so inclined. I’m sure it was the equivalent of a salt lick.
Anywho, here’s the recipe for you. It’s always good to have something up your sleeve to do with the kids if you ever get unexpectedly stuck at home on a rainy day.
In two bowls, measure 1/2 cup of lukewarm water into each, and color each bowl with food dye. Use 5-6 drops. I like to use colors that blend to make another fun color (i.e. blue/yellow so they can make green or blue/red so they can make purple.)
Swirl the water and dye and then add 1/2 cup of salt to each bowl, 1 cup of flour to each bowl, and 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil to each bowl. Get your hands in there and mix it up. Now, it’s ready to go!
Bust out the rolling pin, cookie cutters, and ice cream scoops to encourage creative play! Have fun!
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