Jello Playdough

This is a recipe we used to make play dough for the kids to use this week.

1 cup white all-purpose flour
2 T salt
2 T cream of tartar
2 T cooking oil
1 cup warm water
1 3oz. box of Jello

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl until consistent.  Pour mixture into a large sauce pan.  Cook on low heat stirring constantly.  Once it forms a large ball remove it from the pan and place it on a piece of wax paper.  Allow to cool.  Once cool knead it with a little flour.  Depending on the flavor of jello, you may need to add quite a bit of extra flour.  You can add more food coloring or glitter if you'd like! Store in an airtight container to preserve it for future play!

Crock Pot Applesauce!

Here is the recipe we used to make applesauce in preschool this week.  A Melody Lane favorite!  No measuring required

Apples (any kind, shape or size works)
Water
Cinnamon (optional)
Nutmeg (optional)

Peel and quarter apples, removing the core.  Place in crock pot.  Fill crock pot with water until apples are almost covered.  Add desired spices and sugar.  We usually start out with 1/2 cup of sugar.  You will need to add more depending on how sour your apples are and how much you are making.  Let cook on low 6-9 hours or on high 4-5, stirring every hour or so.  Cook to desired consistency.  We like ours chunky!  Add more sugar if needed.  Enjoy!