6 cups flour
½ cup salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup hot water
Food colouring
Bowl
Spoon
- Mix all ingredients in bowl and add a few drops of food colouring.
- Knead mixture until smooth.
- If mix is too wet add more flour, if too dry add more water.
- Knead until the dough is smooth and colour is well mixed.
Ideas for Activities
- Body Painting - Develops the senses.
- Butterfly Painting - Develops fine motor and cognitive skills.
- Chinese Hats - Develops fine motor skills and is a multicultural activity.
- Decorative Necklaces - Develops fine motor skills and is a multicultural activity.
- Paper Plate Shakers - Develops fine motor skills and is a multicultural activity.
- Vegetable Printing - Develops fine motor skills and creativity.