Oobleck

1 1/2 c - 1 3/4 c corn starch

1 cup water

food-coloring

Mix ingredients together and allow your kids to play with it.  Store in a zip-lock bag in the refrigerator.

Paste

Ingredients

1 cup white flour

1 T salt

1 cup water

Things You Will Need

large mixing bowl

mixing spoon, whisk or mixer

measuring cups and spoons

Directions

Combine flour and salt in mixing bowl.  Gradually add water and stir for several minutes.  It may be lumpy.  This paste is non-toxic--so, it is safe for little ones--but it won't taste very good. Store any leftover paste in the refrigerator.  It will keep for about a week.

Playdough

Ingredients:
1 c flour
½ c salt
2 t cream of tartar
1 t oil
1 c water
Food coloring

Directions:
Cook all ingredients except food coloring over medium heat 3-5 minutes until it starts pulling away from the pan. Put in a bowl and cover with a cool paper towel. Add food coloring. (This is non-toxic, but won't taste too good.)