Ooey Gooey Recipes for the Classroom
Reprinted from the Spectrum: Journal of Illinois Science Teachers Association. Spring/Summer 1999, v25, (1). 28.

Condensed Milk Paint:
Use 1/4 cup of condensed milk with a few drops of food coloring for pastel paint that will dry with a glossy finish. Use the paint sparingly or it will take forever to dry.

Sparkly Paint:
Premix liquid starch with powdered tempera paint or pour liquid starch on the paper. I have kids spread it around and then sprinkle on powdered tempera from a big holes salt shaker. Spread it around some more. This works well on slick or "finger paint" paper or the slick side of freezer paper, but special paper isn't required. Add salt for more sparkles. Coarse salt works best.

Finger Paint:
In a saucepan, mix cornstarch with 3/4 cup cold water to a smooth paste. Soak gelatin in 1/4 cold water. Set aside. Pour boiling water slowly over cornstarch mixture, stirring. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until the mixture boils and clears. Remove, stir in gelatin. Cool and divide into separate small screw top jars. Add color. Refrigerate to store. The paint is transparent, strong, and durable with high gloss finish. It may be used on wet or dry paper.

Play Dough:
Mix one cup flour, one cup warm water, two teaspoons cream of tartar, one teaspoon oil, and 1/4 cup of salt. When mixed, add food coloring. Stir over medium heat until smooth. Remove from pan and knead until blended smooth. Place in a plastic bag or airtight container when cooled. This will last for a long time.

Kool Aid Play Dough
One cup of flour, 1/4 cup salt, two tablespoons cream of tartar, one package unsweetened Kool Aid, one tablespoon vegetable oil, and one cup water. Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and Kool Aid in medium pot. Add water and oil. Stir over medium heat for three to five minutes. When the mixture forms a ball in the pot, remove. Knead until smooth. Put in a plastic bag and refrigerate.

Monster Bubbles
Six cups of water, 3/4 cup corn syrup, two cups Joy dish washing liquid. Mix together. Let sit for four hours (to let bubbles settle) and then enjoy.

Edible Fun Dough
One cup peanut butter, one cup honey, two cups powdered milk (just use the powder). Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Add more powdered milk to make a more workable dough if needed. This dough is great for little ones who put everything into their mouths. Form the dough into shapes and eat for a snack.