Calming Lavender Playdough

Playdough is a favourite for many. You can use it for sensory play, as a tool in educational set ups (such as our Layers of Earth), landforms for playdough small world play and more. 

The texture is grounding and provides a satisfying sensory experience. Adding Lavender provides a calming agent for little ones when they feel overwhelmed.

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup of salt
• 3 tbsp cream of tartar
• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 cups boiling water
• Lavender essential oil (add your desired amount, you won't need as much if you are adding the dried lavender)
• Dried lavender (optional)
• Colouring (optional)

Method

1. Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Add the oil and colouring if desired.
3. Pour in the boiling water and stir until a dough starts to form.
4. Add your essential oil and knead the dough as it cools until it is smooth.

You can add dried lavender into the dough but I find children have fun doing this themselves. 

For extras add crystals and play some calming music.