Three scented Valentine Play Dough recipes that are easy to make with safe kitchen ingredients. A delightful Valentine's Day sensory activity for kids!
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 2 minutesminutes
Total Time 7 minutesminutes
Servings 3batches
Author Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost $10
Equipment
microwave safe bowl
Ingredients
Chocolate Play Dough
1cupflour
1/2cupsalt
⅔cupwater
1/4cupcocoa powder
2Tablespoonscream of tartar
2Tablespoonsvegetable oil
1Tablespoonscornstarch
brown food coloringoptional
Flower Bouquet Play Dough
1cupflour
1/2cupsalt
⅔cupwater
2-3dropslavender essential oil
2Tablespoonscream of tartar
2Tablespoonsvegetable oil
1Tablespoonscornstarch
purple food coloring
Cherry Play Dough
1cupflour
1/2cupsalt
⅔cupwater
1packagesugar free cherry jellofrom the small box (0.6oz)
2Tablespoonscream of tartar
2Tablespoonsvegetable oil
1Tablespoonscornstarch
Instructions
Add all ingredients (except food coloring) to a microwave safe mixing bowl. Stir well to combine.
If making flower bouquet play dough, mix in food coloring now. For the other types, skip to the next step.
Microwave for 1 minute, stir, then microwave for 30 seconds. Stir. Allow to cool enough to handle safely, then finish kneading by hand.
Video
Notes
Safety Note: Always use a microwave-safe bowl and handle the bowl with care during microwaving, as bowl may become hot. Make sure that the dough is cool enough to safely touch before kneading by hand.Safety Note About Essential Oils: Lavender oil is generally considered safe. I highly recommend purchasing your essential oils from a trusted brand with known quality standards. As with any essential oils, perfumed soaps, lotions, etc. skin sensitivity is possible in some individuals. Always supervise children with essential oils.