Horizons Math Grade 4 and K,The Reading Lesson, Sequential Spelling, Lifepac Language Arts 4, Apologia Astronomy, Veritas Press New Testament/Greeks/Romans
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One thing all homes with children need is homemade playdough. The store kind is filled with chemicals, is expensive and doesn't last! We've had this kind last well over 6 months. Its so fun for the boys to measure and help make, it takes only 15 minutes, I cant rave enough! Go make some today!!!
Playdough (NOT Edible)
2 cups flour
3/4-1 cup salt
4 teaspoons cream of tartar
2 cups water (add in coloringand 1 tb tea tree oil)
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Mix ingredients in a large pot
cook stirring continuously on low heat until mixture is lumpy and play dough consistency.
(don't burn it, but make sure its not gooey anymore)
Turn the dough onto wax paper and let cool, then knead thoroughly and store in an airtight container!
The recipe calls for tea tree oil because originally I was making it for the preschoolers at church, so up to 20 children were touching it per week, and the Tea Tree Oil kept it germ free! Today we used Lavender Oil because that is what the boys asked for, but you could really put in any essential oil you'd like, or none at all. I also had a friend use a packet of kool aid as the coloring/scent and she said it was great!
Also for toys, I have found that toothpicks, popsicle sticks, a rolling pin and a plastic knife will beat out expensive toys any day!
Another playdough my boys LOVE but we didn't make today is:
EDIBLE Playdough:
1 cup honey
1 cup peanut butter
1 ½-2 ½ c powdered milk until desired consistency, mix, play EAT!
