A Recipe for Family Fun

There are many creative and interactive ways to read with your family and this week we are going to teach you one we love! In our last post we mentioned that you can find ways to read aloud that aren't just from a book, such as following a recipe together. This week, we've got a fun and creative recipe that will provide hours of good times for you and your family. However, this isn't your usual recipe. We won't be making dinner; instead we'll be making playdough! This recipe has been used by Brittany and her family for years. Brittany still speaks of the great memories she had making it with her sister and cousins growing up and now you'll have the same opportunity!

Start with the ingredients. Depending on your child's age, you can have the child read the items you need aloud while another person gets them. From there, take turns reading the steps in the recipe, this will ensure everyone is reading and cooking together!

Ingredients:
1 Cup flour
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Cup water
1/2 Cup iodized salt
2 Tsp cream of tartar (optional)
1 package of Koolaid [this gives the playdough its color and a great scent!]

*All above ingredients are non-toxic*

Directions:
1) Mix all ingredients together in a pot and cook over medium heat.
2) Stir often, until thick (about four minutes).
3) Remove from pot and work the dough with your hands while warm until the color is even. Be sure to do this on a clean, hard surface (like a counter or kitchen table) with good supervision.
4) Mold, Create, and Design however you'd like.
5) Store in a sealed bag or airtight container for more fun later. Or leave your creation out to dry so you can keep it forever!

Be sure to take lots of pictures and share with your friends and family.

Happy Friday everyone and happy reading!