Edible Playdough NOTE: Choose recipe based on known allergies, or provide a gluten free snack option. Ingredients for the edible playdough recipe you choose (see pages 2-5). Be aware of food allergies. Soap and sink to wash hands (or sanitizer at minimum) Mixing bowl(s), spoon(s) can make one large batch, especially if have younger children, or choose to let groups of kids make batches. Wax paper, parchment paper, and/or plastic table cloth (to protect surface while they play with the edible playdough) Graham crackers (option to spread edible play dough on if no gluten allergies) Optional: ziplock snack bags to put extra dough in, marker to write names on baggies. Optional: write on the baggy or attach a label that says: God is the potter and I am the clay. Jeremiah 18 In this activity children will have the opportunity to make edible playdough. 1. Give the children an opportunity to wash their hands (this will be their snack too). 2. Make the edible playdough recipe you choose from the recipes provided, depending on any food allergies. (See Recipes for ingredients and supplies needed, and directions) 3. Divide and distribute portions of the edible playdough and encourage them to make different shapes perhaps mold a jar or vase. a. OPTION: Molding a piece of Art: (about 10 minutes) Say: Get a partner and each of you take turns making something out of the clay and then your partner should guess what it is that you have made. 4. After they have had the opportunity to make some shapes, use the dough for a good spread on Graham crackers (or just eat it). a. Snack time can be a good application time as you discuss the joy of creating a work of art. What if the clay refused to cooperate? How difficult would your task be if the clay was hard instead of soft and pliable? How patiently and persistently God works in our lives desiring to create a beautiful work of art! 5. If some clay is not used or eaten, place in a small Ziploc bag and send home with the children for later. 6. Optional: write on the baggy or attach a label that says: God is the potter and I am the clay. Jeremiah 18 7. PRAYER Lead the children in a prayer of commitment: Realizing that they are the clay and the Lord is the Potter, pray they will allow God to mold and shape their lives into a beautiful work of art. If there are any children who have not yet responded to the Gospel, give them opportunity. Day 1 Snack 1
RECIPE 1 EDIBLE PEANUT BUTTER PLAYDOUGH *check for nut and dairy allergies! INGREDIENTS: for every 3 children (see note at bottom of page) 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter 1/2 cup of dry milk OR 1/2-2/3 cup powdered sugar* 2/3 tablespoon of honey OR light corn syrup** decide if you will mix everything, letting the kids add ingredients and take turns stirring, or divide in groups to each make a batch (1 batch above is for 3 students). mixing bowl(s) mixing spoon(s) measuring cups & spoons wax or parchment paper (1 piece per child) 1. Put the peanut butter and honey into the mixing bowl. 2. Mix them together with a mixing spoon adding the dry milk and/or powdered sugar a little at a time until it is playdough like consistency (thick but not too much that it is too dry if that happens add a little more peanut butter). 3. Knead the dough on the wax paper. Add some dry milk or powdered sugar to the wax paper or your hands if it is sticking. 4. Enjoy! *both dry milk and powdered sugar work well with this recipe (and taste good). Dry milk is healthier. The dough is slightly more grainy feeling and depending on the brand of peanut butter ½ cup dry milk may be too much. The powdered sugar makes a smoother dough and is obviously sweeter, so if you prefer to cut the sugar, dry milk is a good option. You can also use a combination of powdered sugar and dry milk (about ¼ cup of each). **Honey or light corn syrup can be used. Honey is healthier. http://children.cccm.com/otteacherguidepdf/curot178.pdf NOTE: for 12 children you will need: 2 cups of Peanut butter, 2 cups of dry milk (or 3 cups of powdered sugar), and about 3Tb Honey or light corn syrup. Day 1 Snack 2
RECIPE 2 MARSHMALLOW AND POWDERED SUGAR PLAYDOUGH (ALLERGY FRIENDLY*) INGREDIENTS: Mini Marshmallows 1 handful for every 2-3 children (or 3-4 regular size marshmallows) Powdered Sugar (about ½ cup per handful of marshmallows) Non-stick cooking spray/spray oil Optional: food coloring decide if you will mix everything, letting the kids add ingredients and take turns stirring, or divide in groups to each make a batch. mixing bowl(s) that can go in the microwave mixing spoon(s) measuring cups wax or parchment paper (1 piece per child) microwave 1. Lightly spray your bowl with non-stick spray (to keep it from sticking to the bowl). 2. Put a large handful of mini (or regular) marshmallows in the bowl and melt them for about 20-30 seconds in the microwave (depending on wattage). 3. Immediately add your food coloring and stir well. (Of course, you don t have to color it, but it makes it a bit more fun.) 4. Add powdered sugar slowly, stirring as you go until it is thicker and less sticky. (about ½ cup) 5. Then put a little powdered sugar on a piece of parchment paper and some on your hands to prevent sticking. (If dough is sticking, lightly spray fingers with the spray oil.) 6. Put the dough on the parchment and knead, adding more powdered sugar as needed (like you would pizza dough) until it is the consistency you want. Don t add too much as it will harden faster than you would like. It should stay soft for a bit, long enough for them to make something, then it will harden so they can keep their creation... or just eat it right after. *Most marshmallows, powdered sugars, and spray oils are gluten free, nut free, and dairy free, however please check labels. https://temeculablogs.com/edible-playdough-recipe/ NOTE: 1 bag mini marshmallows and 1 bag powdered sugar should make enough about 10 kids (or more). Day 1 Snack 3
RECIPE 3 CHOCOLATE PLAYDOUGH (This recipe can be dairy free by using dairy free margarine and cocoa powder. NOT GLUTEN FREE) NOTE: It can also be baked to make cookies! INGREDIENTS: (1 recipe makes dough for 15 kids, or more) 1/2 cup margarine or butter (If you have milk allergies, use dairy-free margarine) - room temperature/softened 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons water 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder (Make sure the only ingredient on the container is cocoa.) Large Mixing Bowl Mixing Spoon Small bowl spoon Measuring cups and spoons wax or parchment paper (1 piece per child) use parchment if going to cook on it optional: oven, cookie sheets, potholders, cookie cutters, permanent marker 1. Mix both kinds of sugar in with the room temperature margarine. 2. In a separate bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons of water and two teaspoons of baking powder. Add this mixture to the sugar mixture and stir well. 3. Mix in the remaining ingredients. If the dough seems too sticky, add a little extra flour. 4. Once the dough has been mixed thoroughly, you can spoon some out for the kids to play with. 5. Here's the best part... a. You can use the extra dough that the kids aren't playing with to make cookies. Drop by the table spoonful onto a cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees. Let the cookies sit a few minutes before removing them from the cookie sheet. The kids will have delicious cookies to enjoy after they are done playing. THESE ARE BEST FRESHLY COOKED! b. or when they finish playing each can divide their dough into spoonful sizes and you can label the piece of parchment paper with their name using a permanent marker and transfer it to a cooking sheet.) Day 1 Snack 4
RECIPE 4 FROSTING & POWDERED SUGAR PLAYDOUGH (ALLERGY FRIENDLY*) INGREDIENTS: makes dough for 6-8 kids 1 cup of pre-made frosting (vanilla or white, colored frosting works too!) 2 ½ - 2 ¾ cups of powdered sugar (measurements may vary depending on the brand and color of the frosting used) Optional: 2-4 drops of food coloring gel May need a little olive oil if it gets too stiff/crumbly Mixing bowl Rubber spatula Stand mixer or hand mixer Measuring cups wax or parchment paper (1 piece per child) 1. Place the frosting in the mixing bowl. 2. Slowly add 2 cups of the powder sugar to the bowl while mixing on low speed. Continually scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure all of the ingredients are mixing. 3. Before adding the last 3/4 cup of powdered sugar to the bowl, touch the play dough to test the stickiness of it. Add the remaining powdered sugar until the play dough feels soft as opposed to sticky. NOTE: You might not need to use the remaining 3/4 cup of powdered sugar. 4. Add food color gel if desired and mix well (may be slightly sticky at first, keep kneading) 5. Roll it into one big ball and make sure it is not crumbly or sticky. a. Too Stiff or crumbly: if by chance, you added a little too much powdered sugar, don t worry! Simply sprinkle a little olive oil onto the play dough or your hands and knead it. b. If it is still sticky, add a little more powdered sugar to your piece of wax or parchment paper (and your hands) and knead it in. NOTE: This is very sweet recommend spreading some on graham crackers or fruit rather than eating plain. https://www.smartschoolhouse.com/diy-crafts/edible-play-dough#comments *Many frostings and most powdered sugars are gluten, dairy, and nut free, however please check the labels. Day 1 Snack 5