My son, Shaeffer, took a two year old class well when he was 2! Â His teacher was Miss Nadi and she was amazing in every way possible. Â She was happy and sweet and creative and she sang adorable songs with the kids. Â She even recorded herself singing the songs so the kids could listen at home. Â This still is one of his favorite CD’s and he’s now 5! Â Well every year she would ask a few parents to make a batch of play dough for her classroom. Â This play dough would last her all year! Â It’s soft and creamy and wonderful!
Well yesterday Sutton’s Kindergarten teacher asked me to make a class batch of play dough for a center next week. Â She said I could use any recipe I wanted and I immediately thought of MISS NADI. Â I can honestly say that I often make Kool-Aid play dough, which is also awesome, but it doesn’t last nearly as long! Â I made a batch of Nadi’s Dough this morning and it brought back all those fond memories of our two year old class. Â The smell, the texture, the color all PERFECT… Â It makes a big batch so if you don’t need it all give some to a neighbor or friend! Â You could make valentine play dough and put it in little bags for your friends… Â What ever you decide, it’s great dough and it will go a long way…
Here’s the Scoop:
Stir together in a big bowl, 4 cups of flour, 2 cups of salt, and one container of cream of tarter (I used 2.5 ounces). Â In a large pot combine 9 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4.75 cups hot tap water and food coloring. Â Add the dry ingredients to this pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes. Â It looks like a mess, but it will thicken and get lumpy and eventually form into a ball. Â Turn the dough ball out of pan on to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and combine. Â Put the dough in a bag while it is still warm and check later for consistency.
*** Â When you first put the dough in the pan, try to break up the lumps with the spoon. Â Later, when it is getting close to being done, lumps will form and all the goo will come together and form into a ball. Â When the play dough is done it should be very soft and easily squish through your fingers. Â If it’s too dry just add extra hot water (which I did not have to do).
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In the spirit of the season, I brought out an old favorite for the cooking class I teach at Montessori.  It’s called “PUMPKIN PIE PLAY DOUGH” and it’s awesome!  It smells and looks like pumpkin pie, but it’s play dough… I highly suggest making it, it was so much fun! I tripled this recipe to make enough for 12 children to take home. The recipe below is originally from Family Fun Magazine…
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