Bring back memories of moulding, sculpting, rolling, and building with colourful Playdoh by creating your own!
Using playdough with seniors can promote socialization, provide fine-motor skills in hands and fingers, and bring out stories and memories of the past!
Homemade Playdough Recipe
Materials
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1/2 cup boiling water
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1/2 cup flour
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1 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1/4 cup salt
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1.5 teaspoon canola oil
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1 pack kool-aid or 4-5 drops of food colouring
Instructions
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Combine water and food colouring in a pot and bring to boil.
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While waiting for the water to boil, combine your dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
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Remove water from heat and add the oil.
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Slowly stir in the dry ingredients. Continue mixing until the playdough forms a ball.
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When the playdough is cool enough, knead it until it is no longer sticky.
Tips
*If you find your playdough is too “floury” after kneading it, add a splash of water.
**If your playdough is too sticky add a couple of drops of oil.
***Store your playdough in an airtight container or Ziploc bag.
Ideas
After making your playdough, there a variety of ways to use it!
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Activate fine-motor functions by rolling, pressing, and squeezing a ball of dough in their hands, allowing them to work their hands and fingers in a therapeutic manner.
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Using cookie cutters, create a number of beautiful and whimsical shapes and characters!
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Create your own characters, shapes, and figures using your own creativity by rolling, moulding and sculpting 3-Dimensional shapes.
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Using craft paper as a placemat or background, place flat, 2-Dimensional shapes or figures to create an image or scene of their choice.
Whatever you choose to do, it’s sure to be fun!
