No matter what age, Play Dough is indeed a lot of fun. Eliot has recently brought it to my attention that it is even more fun to fill innocent tiny truck motors + flatbeds with play dough and do a little 4-wheelin'. Sound effects are a must! Apparently he is not the only one to crash cars and play dough, images above via here and here. I love it.
If you are not a huge fan of the gasoline smell (ugh...) of Play-Doh from the store, Organic Play Dough is also available. I have not tried it myself, but it looks good enough to eat (which, perhaps could be a problem....!). I have tried numerous homemade play dough recipes and have not come up with the perfect recipe thus far; I detest the dry salty feeling left on my hands. Eliot on the other hand does not mind it or the gasoline smell! Here is a basic play dough recipe, tagged Mr. Rogers.
Mr. Roger's Homemade Play Dough
1 cup flour
1 cup water
1/2 cup salt
2 tsp cream of tartar
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
Food coloring
Throw everything in a pot, cook for 3 minutes on low heat, stirring constantly. Turn off heat, allow to cool for a few minutes. Knead with hands until smooth. Add food coloring.
Fun!