If your child has a gluten sensitivity, you will want to make gluten-free play dough. Creating your own play dough ensures that there is no cross contamination. It also means your play dough is eco-friendly, and making the play dough is a great sensory activity in itself! Add essential oils and natural dyes to create a multi-sensory experience. There are several developmental benefits to playing with play dough, such as fine motor development and providing sensory support.
Gluten-Free Play Dough Ingredents
2 cups gluten-free flour
1 cup salt
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or coconut oil
5 drops of essential oil (optional)
Natural Dyes
If using a natural dye, replace water with dyed water.
Green – Spirulina
Blue – Butterfly Pea
Yellow – Turmeric
Pink – Beet Powder
Red – Paprika
Brown – Coffee
Purple – Red Cabbage
Natural Play Dough Recipe
- Mix all ingredents together and place on a pot on the stove.
- Continually stir while over medium heat.
- Once you form a dough, remove from heat.
- Let cool.
- Knead the dough.
- Play!
- Keep sealed in an air tight jar.
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