Do you ever loop at your hyperactive little one and wish silently that there was something you could do to occupy their minds while also acting as a calming agent? I’ve been there many times and know that you have too. When I found this tutorial for Calming Lavender Playdough, I thought it was worth a shot! I’m also a big fan of using lavender and it’s lovely calming scent does wonders at bed time! This Calming Lavender Playdough a great way to keep little hands busy and gain a little bit of peace on the days that you feel you’d give anything for a little bit of quiet time. Whether you have a little one who possesses a creative mind, or one who could benefit from the calming effects of lavender, this is a great recipe to try out!
Calming Lavender Playdough Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup of all purpose flour
1 cup water
1/4 cup salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cream of tartar
4 drops Therapeutic grade lavender essential oil
Directions:
1. In a small mixing bowl, combine your flour, salt, and cream of tartar, and mix well.
2. Add in water and vegetable oil and mix until a thick batter forms.
3. Now you can add in your therapeutic grade lavender essential oil and food coloring, then mix.
4. Pour your mixture into a small sauce pan.
5. Turn your burner to medium heat.
6. Cook for 3-4 minutes while stirring constantly with a spatula, making sure to scrape the bottom of your pot while stirring so that the playdough doesn’t burn.
7. After about 1 minute your mixture should get clumpy, a little more clumpy, then form into a ball of play dough.
8. Let your playdough cool on a plate or piece of parchment paper for about 15 minutes before you use.
9. We always wash our hands after use so the little ones don’t rub their eyes after.
*store in a airtight ziplock bag or airtight containers, if stored right it can last up to 6 months.
Print this recipe:
- 1 cup of all purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
- 4 drops Therapeutic grade lavender essential oil
- In a small mixing bowl, combine your flour, salt, and cream of tartar, and mix well.
- Add in water and vegetable oil and mix until a thick batter forms.
- Now you can add in your therapeutic grade lavender essential oil and food coloring, then mix.
- Pour your mixture into a small sauce pan.
- Turn your burner to medium heat.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes while stirring constantly with a spatula, making sure to scrape the bottom of your pot while stirring so that the playdough doesn’t burn.
- After about 1 minute your mixture should get clumpy, a little more clumpy, then form into a ball of play dough.
- Let your playdough cool on a plate or piece of parchment paper for about 15 minutes before you use.
- We always wash our hands after use so the little ones don’t rub their eyes after.
What a smart idea! This is such a fun way to help kids calm down. Thanks for sharing!
Fun idea! My kids used to love play-do. Thanks for sharing with us at the Merry Monday Link Party! Hope to see you again on Sunday!
What a relaxing way to have kids slow down but still be creative.
This is such a smart idea!! I prefer this idea over the edible play dough trend hah! Less messy and sort of sedative ;P
My wife makes my daughter’s play dough. I should show her this, I bet she would like this.
I teach preschool and my kiddos love playdough! I have made it with jello but I am going to try the lavender. We use our playdough as a “cool down” at the end of our day. The lavender will be a great help.