Ingredients
1 cup of salt
Brown washable tempera paint (about 2 to 4 tablespoons)
Spices: ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves
Large zip-lock bag
Cookie sheet
Directions
Put the salt and paint into the zip-lock bag and work the paint through with your fingers. You can add more paint if you want a darker brown color. Spread the salt and paint mixture onto a foil covered cookie sheet and bake at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 to 10 minutes. You can leave it in a bit longer if it still seems damp. Warning: Your house will smell like baking paint. Do not be alarmed. Let the salt cool. It will be crispy so put it back in the zip-lock bag and work it through with your hands again to crumble it. Add the spices to your liking (just a tiny amount on the cloves). Place the mixture on a tray and invite your child to draw and move his fingers through the salt. This is a great activity for practicing letter and numeral formationl