DIY Cinnamon Modeling Clay Guide
Get ready for a fun-filled, educational adventure with the Preschool STEM Bundle and its homemade cinnamon playdough recipe! This comprehensive learning resource offers a variety of activities, from sensory bins and experiments to games and more, making it the perfect tool for early learners.
The cinnamon playdough recipe is simple and requires just the right ingredients. You'll need 1 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of salt, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 3 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar, 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and optional brown food coloring. For an even more aromatic scent, you can also incorporate cinnamon essential oil.
To prepare the dough, combine the dry ingredients in a medium saucepan, followed by the water and vegetable oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until a dough ball forms. Once the dough is ready, remove it from heat and place it on parchment paper to cool. Once cool enough to handle, you can color it with brown food coloring and enhance its fall-themed appeal.
Overcooking the playdough can make it too dry and crumbly, so be sure to keep an eye on it while cooking. If your dough is too dry, a small amount of water or oil can be added to improve its consistency. On the other hand, if it's too sticky after cooling, additional flour can be kneaded in.
The cooled dough is ready for play and should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator to last about 1-2 weeks. If it dries out or loses its scent, it can be revived with a little water or a few drops of vegetable oil.
This homemade cinnamon playdough is perfect for various fall-themed activities such as pumpkin spice playdough, apple playdough, and sensory bin ideas. Imprinting natural items like leaves and sticks into the playdough creates fun textures and patterns. Using cookie cutters for letter and number recognition can aid in spelling names or simple words, and shaping learning activities can help younger kids learn to name and recognize shapes.
The Preschool STEM Bundle includes 20 fun preschool themes, including apples, pumpkins, general fall, fall on the farm, Thanksgiving, Winter themes, and more. Each unit contains approximately 15 activities, with instructions and templates as needed, keeping supplies low-cost and providing book suggestions to extend learning time.
While we couldn't find the name of the author of the Cinnamon Playdough recipe videos, this recipe is sure to become a favourite for early learning and fall activities. The recipe also suggests a gingerbread playdough recipe and free printable playdough mats for added learning activities.
So, grab your ingredients, gather the family, and get ready to learn and play with the homemade cinnamon playdough!
