Grinch Themed Play Dough for Preschoolers
Inside: DIY Grinch Playdough Recipe you can make today! A fun and easy way to bring a bit of Whoville magic into your home.
Get your kids in the holiday spirit this year with this fun Grinch inspired playdough recipe! This is an ideal project for those days you don't have anything planned, and you want to still make it fun.
What you need are some simple ingredients, a dash of creativity, and a grown up with a stove.
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How to Make Green Playdough for Grinch Themed Play
Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients
Mix together the flour, salt, and cream of tartar in your mixing bowl.
Step 2: Heat the Water and Color
Add 1/2 cup of water to a saucepan and begin heating on medium. Stir in the oil and green food coloring.
Step 3: Add the Dry Ingredients
Add the dry ingredients to the saucepan, mixing continually. Don’t worry about clumps, you’ll fix them in the next step.
Move the dough to a floured counter and knead until smooth and cool enough for small hands, adding any scent or glitter. Then play!
All done!
Your play dough is ready for play!
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Storing Your Grinch Playdough
Store your Grinch playdough in an airtight container when you’re done playing to keep it soft longer. Cream of tartar acts as a preservative, so if you leave it out, plan to use the dough within a few days.
It might smell amazing, but it tastes awful, so supervise little ones during play.
Grinch-Themed Play Ideas
Press a little red heart into the center and talk about how the Grinch’s heart grew three sizes. Add a festive scent like pine, peppermint, or orange, and let kids roll, squish, and shape their own Grinch creations while building hand strength and fine motor skills.
Do You Need Cream of Tartar in Grinch Playdough?
Not necessarily. Cream of tartar works as a preservative and makes the dough extra soft, so I recommend it, but the recipe still works without it.
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