There are so many things I love about my job but a favorite is play dough. I love to sit with children and push, mush and squish play dough. Because we are limited on space, we have play dough quite often but not everyday. At MCP, we do not buy commercial play dough but prefer to make our own. Our play dough is stored in Zip-loc freezer bags and will last up to a year to eighteen months.
Here is the basic recipe---
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2010/10/perfect-playdough.html

Chocolate---
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2013/01/chocolate-scented-valentine-playdough.html

Fun-fetti---
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2013/12/fun-fetti-playdough.html
Coffee---
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2013/07/play-grounds.html

Pumpkin and more recipes---
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2011/10/dough-boy.html

Soap---
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2011/01/soapy-snowmen.html
More ideas!
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2013/06/bug-eyed.html