12. Scented Pumpkin Spice Playdough
Engage the sense of smell with a homemade, non-toxic pumpkin spice playdough that captures the iconic fragrance of autumn. This sensory craft is incredibly comforting and provides a wonderful medium for kids to sculpt mini pumpkins, friendly ghosts, and autumn leaves.
In a medium saucepan, combine flour, water, salt, cream of tartar, vegetable oil, orange food coloring, and a generous tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture forms a cohesive dough ball. Once cooled, knead the dough until silky smooth. Provide your children with rolling pins, cookie cutters in the shapes of bats and pumpkins, and real cinnamon sticks to use as pumpkin stems for hours of fragrant, creative play.