Create vibrant, non-toxic playdough with our easy Jello playdough recipe!

Fun for kids and made with simple ingredients from your kitchen.

Skills Required: None.This is perfect for kids of all ages, from toddlers to elementary age and older.

jello playdough recipe

No one needs any prior crafting skills.

Today Im sharing a super fun and easy activity: making Jello playdough!

Theres something magical about this playdough, as youll discover when you make it.

jello playdough

Why do kids love playdough so much?

Its all about the endless possibilities!

With, they can mold, shape, and create to their hearts content.

play dough with jello

Its a wonderful way to encourage imaginative play, and its great for developing fine motor skills, too.

Now, lets talk about this recipe.

So, what are you waiting for?

jello play dough

Scroll down to get the full recipe and step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

Tools

Store your playdough in airtight containers to prevent it from drying out.

Plastic containers with tight-fitting lids or glass jars with rubber seals work well.

homemade playdough jello

Use wax paper between the colors.

Another great option is to use ziplock bags.

Squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing the bags to keep the playdough soft.

diy jello playdough

It also keeps it smelling great!

Each color of Jell-O makes about 4 C of play dough.

The recipe can easily be cut in half.

jello play dough

Before giving the dough to your kids, check its texture and consistency.

Jello, flour, boiling water, salt, cream of tartar, canola oil

Jello, flour, cream of tartar, and salt in a bowl

Adding boiling water to the jello and dry ingredients

Cooling and ready to put on the parchment paper

jello playdough in rainbow colors