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8 EASY HOMEMADE PLAY DOUGH RECIPES


Kids can happily play with play dough for hours. Squishy, colorful, and smooth, play dough offers endless possibilities for young sculptors. Mix up these recipes and watch your kids mold masterpieces!

Playdough With Essential Oil (via Making Today Beautiful) A few drops of lavender or citrus oil add a lovely fragrance.

Easy No Cook Playdough (via The Artful Parent) Whip up a quick batch of play dough with this no-cook recipe.

Pumpkin Pie Playdough (via Tinkerlab) Kids can make their own pumpkin patches with this autumnal dough.

Mint Chocolate Chip Playdough (via The Imagination Tree) Two kid favorites are combined here: play dough and ice cream – yum!

Cloud Dough (via Tinkerlab) Build castles and sculptures with this soft, sand-like dough.

Glow in the Dark Playdough (via Watch Me Play and Learn) An eerie and spooky variation that’s equally exciting to watch!

Natural Dye Playdough (via Minie Co.) Natural dyes make for subtler, beautiful sorbet hues.

Jello Playdough (via Modern Parents Messy Kids) A pack of Jell-O adds punchy color and a fruity scent.

Agnes Hsu is a mom of three and has been inspiring parents and kids to get creative with easy activities and family friendly recipes for over 10 years. She shares her love for creative play and kids food to her 2MM+ followers online. Agnes' commitment to playful learning and kindness has not only raised funds for charity but also earned features in prestigious nationwide publications.