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Gingerbread Day / Gingerbread Sensory Dough

Gingerbread Sensory Dough

Children squish, roll and cut spiced playdough that smells like gingerbread.

How to run it

  1. Make or warm up a batch of playdough.
  2. Knead in ground cinnamon and ginger.
  3. Set out rolling pins and cutters.
  4. Let children roll, cut and make gingerbread shapes.

You will need

  • playdough
  • ground cinnamon
  • ground ginger
  • rolling pins
  • cookie cutters
Make it easier or harderYounger children can freely explore; older children can make a full gingerbread scene.
SafetyCheck for wheat or gluten allergies if using homemade dough, and supervise so children do not eat the dough.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Children explore smell and texture in a calming sensory experience.

Fits these theme days

Gingerbread DaySensory DayChristmasMessy Play Day

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