Would you like to try some Christmassy crafts with your little one this year?
Early years specialist Sophie David has this guide for how to make a cinnamon-scented salt dough you can use to create decorations for the Christmas tree!
Welcome to the Christmas series.
Today we are making this super-soft cinnamon salt dough, which is perfect for making Christmas decorations with your children.
You simply mix the ingredients, cut your shapes, leave them to dry, and voila! You've got some amazing decorations for the Christmas tree.
Simply add flour, salt, cinnamon and water to a bowl, and give it a good mix. Knead it with your hands and there you have it, the simplest cinnamon salt dough.
Perfect for your Christmas decorations for your tree. You can let them dry and even paint them,
Ingredients
2 cups of plain flour
1/2 cup of salt
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
3/4 cup of warm water
You will need
Mixing bowl and spoon
Rolling pin
Cookie cutters
A straw or skewer
Ribbon
Optional: paint, varnish
Method
1. Mix together flour, salt, cinnamon and water in a bowl, adding the water slowly until a dough forms.
2. Knead the mixture with your hands on a floured surface until it's smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Roll out to about 1/2 cm thick.
4. Cut out your decorations into festive shapes.
5. Use a straw or skewer to poke a small hole for hanging.
6. Leave to dry for 2-3 days or bake at 100°C for 1-2 hours.
7. Cool completely and decorate with paint or varnish.
8. Add a string or ribbon to hang with.
"Cut your shapes, leave them to dry, and voila! You've got some amazing decorations for the Christmas tree."
Sophie David is an education consultant and EYFS specialist.
