The Gospels in Playdough contains 73 stories about Jesus. Each story is set out in a way that guides the parent or teacher through the process of engaging their children. The appendix contains more examples and a recipe for playdough. Rev’d Neil Millar, a lecturer at St. Mark’s National Theological Centre, has described that book as “a creative and enjoyable way of introducing children… Continue reading

Edible Playdough Ingredients: 1 cup plain flour ½ teaspoon bicarb soda ½ teaspoon powdered ginger ½ teaspoon mixed spice 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1 tablespoon milk Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl. Melt the butter, sugar and golden syrup together and pour into flour   mixture.  Add milk. Mix well to form a dough…. Continue reading

Shortcut Playdough 1 cup salt 2 cups plain flour 2 Tablespoons cooking oil 2 Tablespoons Cream of Tartar 2 cups boiling water food colouring if required Method: Combine ingredients (except water) in a bowl. Pour the boiling water in and stir. Knead lightly on a table top. Store in plastic bag – will keep for weeks. Microwave Playdough 2 cups plain flour 1 cup salt 1 tablespoon Cream… Continue reading