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St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Playdough

Shamrock Playdough Recipe

An easy and fun Shamrock Playdough Recipe to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Perfect for a sensory science learning center in the classroom.

Time 10 minutes

Supplies

  • 1 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Salt
  • 2 Tbsp Cream of Tartar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 2-3 drops green food colouring

Instructions

  1. Add the flour, salt and cream of tartar to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside.

  2. Add the water and oil to a medium saucepan. Heat until boiling and then remove from heat.

  3. Add the flour mixture, stirring continuously until a large lump of dough forms.

  4. Remove dough from saucepan and place on a flat work surface. Knead the playdough for 5 minutes to make it soft and pliable.

  5. Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag for up to one month.