Calming Playdough – Easy Projects to Explore at Home

Calming Playdough

This is a sensory activity made with simple, safe ingredients. Let’s create!

Homemade playdough is easy and engaging for all ages (even adults)! Use the recipe below to cook up an afternoon filled with sensory exploration and sprinkle in any essential oil of choice for a needed dose of calm. 

Ingredients + Materials

+ 1 cup of flour

+ 1 cup of salt

+ 1 tbsp oil of choice (we use castor oil)

+ food coloring

+ glitter (optional)

+ essential oil of choice

+ 1 cup boiling water

Steps

1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix in glitter (if using).

2. Add oil, food coloring + essential oils. 

3. Pour in boiling water.

4. Mix until a colorful dough is formed! 

5. Store in a sealed container in your fridge! 

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