Lavender Playdough

A calming activity for small children

Spending an afternoon making play dough is a lovely way to celebrate spring. Here in California, lavender grows quite easily and there is nothing better than smelling the leaves and enjoying the cool, brightness that Spring brings. It is also a beautifully tactile activity for kids that love to feel the clay in their fingers.

Lavender

Lavender has many healing properties and makes a wonderful addition to the dough. We have used it in a few different recipes. Try this quick and simple Lavender Soap.

Making this playdough is a lot simpler that you would think. The only ingredient you may not already have is cream of tartar, but everything else is most likely in your pantry. Rowan loved all the stirring and kneading and mess making. The subtle scent of this beautiful play dough is a beautiful touch, and I found myself working the dough, and enjoying the relaxing benefits of it’s scent. Let’s face, it we could all use a little relaxation wherever we can get it. This is a great way to sneak in a little spa therapy while hanging out with your kids.

Lavender Playdough

2 cups flour
1 cup salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cream of tartar
1 cup hot water
Food coloring
Lavender Essential Oil

Mix all of the dry ingredients along with vegetable oil in a bowl. Slowly add warm water and stir until mixtures forms a playdough like dough. Add more water if dough is too dry. Fold in food coloring to achieve desired color. Add about 10 drops or more of Lavender Essential Oil until you enjoy the scent. I highly recommend adding other favorite scents if you prefer.