How to make playdough

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As a parent you probably already know what a great educational tool playdough can be. You can actually make playdough at home. In order to do this you will need 1C salt; 1C flour; 1C water; food coloring (optional); a bowl; a wooden spoon; a rolling pin Once you have these items you will need to: 1. Use the wooden spoon to mix the salt and flour together in a bowl 2. If you want colored playdough, add a few drops of food coloring to the water. Otherwise you can skip this process. 3. Slowly add the water to the other ingredients. 4. Knead the mixture until it is smooth and elastic but not so much that it is sticky. 5. Place flour on a flat surface. 6. Lay the playdough on the flour and roll it out with the rolling pin. Now you can have fun using cookie cutters, plastic knives, bottle caps, lids, chopsticks and different shaped items to play with the playdough. This is a great educational tool but it is also a great way to have fun with your child.