Snow Dough

Recipe for "SnowDough"- a fun adaption to playdough
2 cups water
2 cups flour
1 cup salt
4 teaspoons cream of tartar (in spice aisle)
4 tablespoons cooking oil

Add 1/4 cup of clear glitter 
You can also add peppermint extract for scent in desired

Combine all ingredients in heavy saucepan.  Whisk together until blended well.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.  Remove from pan and knead with your hands until smooth.  Store in an airtight container.

Why is playdough important?
Using playdough on a regular basis helps strengthen little fine motor muscles that are important for writing, zipping, pincher grasp and buttoning.