create, Play

Cinnamon Play Dough

We used cookie cutters and beads to decorate and play with our play dough.

Supplies

  • 1 cup white flour
  • 3 tbs cinnamon (or sprinkle desired amount)
  • 1/2 cup salt (fine)
  • 2 tbs cream of tartar
  • 2 tbs vegetable oil
  • 1 cup of water
  • Optional: 2 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, salt, cream of tartar and cinnamon together in a pot.
  2. In a separate bowl combine oil and water together. Slowly add the mixture to dry ingredients while stirring.
  3. Cook on low . Continue to mix until dough is thick and pulls away from the sides. About 3-5 minutes.
  4. Knead! Knead! Knead!

Note: Store play dough in a ziplock bag.

Skills

  • Science
  • Math – measurements
  • Social skills
  • Creative
  • Fine motor
  • Imaginative play
  • Sensory

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