Cinnamon Spice Ornaments
Here’s a sweet-smelling holiday activity to do with your little one!
Ingredients
1 cup ground cinnamon
3/4 cup applesauce
2 Tablespoons white glue
1 Tablespoon nutmeg, ground cloves, etc.
Instructions
Mix all of the ingredients together in a big bowl until a thick, dough-like texture forms.
Use your hands to gather and knead the mixture for 1–2 minutes until it’s a smooth dough ball.
Have your child sprinkle some cinnamon on a clean, smooth surface.
Using a rolling pin, invite your child to roll out the dough. If the dough is sticky, sprinkle more
cinnamon onto the surface.
Roll the dough until it is about 1/4 inch thick and use cookie cutters to cut out the shapes. Roll, cut, repeat!
Make a hole in the top of each ornament with a straw or skewer.
Let them dry on parchment paper for 1–2 days.
Add twine or ribbon, and voila – adorable, spicy ornaments! It’s the perfect mix of mess, magic,
and memory-making!
Montessori Academy of London
