Finger Paint

So I live in a VERY SMALL town, by very small I mean one grocery store & over three hours to the nearest Walmart.  You can feel bad for me now ;o)  I love doing fun activities with my kids but living here I often have to get a little more creative or try to find really simple things.

Yesterday, when the kids were bored I decided I would try to make finger paint.  I didn't have a lot of time so I found a simple recipe online here .  I liked it because it only took flour, salt, water and food coloring, Can't get too much easier right?!?

The kids loved it and it didn't turn out too bad.  I was worried when making it as it started to form like play dough but it stayed wet enough when I actually felt it.  It was a little lumpy but got the job done!  This is something I will definitely do again. 

Materials Needed:

2 cups flour

2 teaspoons salt

2 1/2 cups cold water

2 cups boiling water

Food Coloring

Instructions:

Mix the 2 cups of flour with the 2 teaspoons of salt. Add the 2 1/2 cups of cold water; stir until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the 2 cups of boiling water. Boil until the mixture becomes smooth and thick. Add the food coloring until you get the desired color.