Less messy than its home science counterpart – slime, playdough has long been a favourite of child care centres. But what many parents don’t realise is how simple it is to make at home too. Cooked, ...

Store-bought playdough can get expensive, especially if you have more than one child. It also dries out easily if you don’t get those small, tight-fitting lids on exactly right, and can sometimes ...

You know that moment when the lights go out and your kids squeal with excitement? That wide-eyed, giggly kind of magic? That’s exactly what you’re about to create with this glow-in-the-dark play dough ...

Making playdough at home is a hand-on learning opportunity for kids. It’s a fun way to get their hands dirty, not to mention an opportunity for creativity too. Compared to store-bought, homemade ...

Stuck for something to do with the kids on a rainy Saturday? Follow this easy recipe to make your own playdough and let the kids get crafty. Playdough is a fun, low-budget way to encourage creativity ...

3. Add water, ¼ cup to ½ cup at a time, stirring each time until it is fully combined, and scraping down the sides of bowl. 5. Add a few drops of food coloring to the dough and incorporate it well ...

In a world currently full of surprises and uncertainty, it's nice to have at least one consistent standby at your disposal. For my family, that is playdough. Several days into throwing every possible ...

Many homemade play dough recipes require stovetop cooking and then cooling, which can be fun for older kids, but not so much for impatient toddlers. This quick and easy recipe requires only stirring, ...

Learn how to make playdough for an inexpensive afternoon of art and crafts with the kids – and it's done in just five steps.