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Warm Cinnamon Playdough 

An activity that is still enjoyed by all ages in our house is both the making and playing with play dough. Our favourite is playing with warm, fresh dough, all together at the kitchen table while listening to an audiobook. It even draws the attention of the teens in the house. 

 

You’ll Need:

 

4 2 cups of flour 

4 3/4 cup of salt 

4 4 tsp cream of tartar 

4 1 tbsp of Vanilla extract 

4 2 tbsp of vegetable oil 

4 2 tbsp of cinnamon 

4 Food colouring 

 

Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl and then with the help of an adult pour in 2 cups of very hot water. Add in your food colouring, if desired and stir. Once the ingredients are mostly combined, use your hands to mix into a texture that is smooth and even, making sure not to stain your surface with the food colouring. 

 

Playdough Ideas:

 

4 Use cookie cutters, a pizza cutter, or a butter knife to cut out fun shapes 

4 Gather up sticks, pebbles, and flowers to create nature scenes with your playdough as a base 

4 Use sequins, jewels, and pom poms to decorate your creations 

4 Draw a picture on a piece of paper of a face and use your play dough to make hair, earrings, and other accessories 

4 Use a garlic press to make long strings 

 

Store in an airtight container or bag in the fridge for many months at a time.