I am now on my fourth child learning Arabic. My husband and I make a combined effort to teach our children Arabic. I start them out with their letters and then we work up to connecting words. Once we reach the grammar rules, I have to turn them over to my husband. I like doing play dough with my children. The Arabic letters are so curvy and artistic that the younger children have a little trouble writing them at first. Doing play dough helps them to create the letter that they would not likely be able to write very well. I used a common recipe for play dough.
You'll need:
Flour 3cups
Salt 1 1/2 cups
Water 3 cups
Vegetable Oil 2TB.
Cream of tartar 1TB.
Food coloring few drops or unsweetened "Kool-Aid" 1pkg.
Mix ALL of the ingredients in a large saucepan.Cook over medium low heat, until the dough comes away from the edges of the pan and it becomes difficult to move the spoon. Remove from heat. Cool until it can be handled.Place on counter or wax paper knead 3-4 times.Store in an air tight container. I put glitter in mine to make it more fun. I also found neon colors of food coloring, and they are nice and rich with color. I have also used tempera paints in the past.
2 comments:
Thanks for sharing this recipie. We've been meaning to try making our own playsoygh but haven't had the time to get around to it.
When you add the paint do you have any trouble with it getting onto clothes or furniture?
Assalm alykom:
I usually add the color to the dough after I have already prepared it. Whether it is food coloring or paint, the staining of the dough is the same. We work at our kitchen table and all of our floors are wood. So, Alhamdolilah we minimize messes. The kids really do not get it on their clothes either. The glitter is fun. We had frinds over yesterday and the kids were so amazed at the sparkles in the glitter. Have fun when you make it!
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