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Discover a fun and creative way to engage your little ones with homemade Jello play dough! This simple recipe requires just a few ingredients and offers a delightful sensory experience.
To make Jello-scented play dough, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 3oz pack Jello (any flavor for scent and color)
- 1/4 cup salt
- 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup warm water
Start by combining the dry ingredients in a medium saucepan – the flour, salt, cream of tartar, and Jello powder. Add the oil and warm water, then cook over low-medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and starts to pull away from the pan.
The dough may appear lumpy at first, but it will smooth out during cooking. If needed, add a bit more water to prevent dryness. Once the dough has formed a ball, remove it from the heat and let it cool.
After cooling, knead the dough until it becomes smooth and pliable. You can knead the dough on a silicone mat, plastic chopping board, or similar surface. Once cooled and kneaded, place the dough on parchment paper and let it cool completely before wrapping it in a resealable bag.
Store the Jello play dough in the fridge to maintain freshness. This recipe produces soft, scented play dough that's perfect for sensory play.
The Jello powder adds vibrant colors to the dough without the need for food dye bottles, while the cream of tartar helps give the dough elasticity and a smooth texture. The scent of the dough depends on the flavor of Jello used, such as strawberry, lime, berry blue, or black cherry.
You can find the full recipe for Jello play dough at our website. Make sure to keep this fun and educational activity handy for those rainy days or quiet afternoons at home!
Semi-homemade Jello play dough can be a fun addition to your child's playtime, offering an engaging sensory experience and contributing to a colorful home-and-garden lifestyle. To complement your play recipes, check out our website for the full Jello play dough recipe – an easy DIY project that creates scented and vibrantly colored dough, enriching your family's lifestyle at home.
