This pumpkin pie scented cloud dough is the perfect Fall sensory bin filler. Create a sensory experience that involves both the olfactory and tactile sensory systems.
To me, the smell of Fall is encapsulated in pumpkin pie spice. The scent reminds me of my grandma’s pumpkin muffins and takes me back to my childhood. 
Pumpkin Pie Scented Cloud Dough Recipe:
- 4 cups flour
- 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- In a bowl, mix the flour together with the pumpkin pie spice.
- Pour in the vegetable oil.
- Stir well and then knead by hand.
Since everything in this play recipe is edible, this cloud dough is taste safe. This makes it a good sensory play option to use with babies and toddlers. Of course, adult supervision should always be used.
Dump the scented cloud dough in a plastic bin. If you want, you can add some Fall themed items. I added silk fall leaves, leaf confetti, and a small scoop in our bin. If using this bin with babies, skip the addition of the leaves and confetti.
This recipe is included in our Sensory Play Recipes eBook. It includes more than 25 easy to make recipes for awesome sensory activity options. 
This dough is soft and mouldable. It forms shapes in your hand but can still revert to its powered state. The addition of the pumpkin pie spice provides the scent and also a slight hint of brown in the dough, adding to the Fall feel of the experience.
Cloud dough can be messy. Messy play is great for kids, but not always as fun for parents!
It works well to put an old sheet or tablecloth underneath the area you are playing in. You can also use a shower curtain purchased from the dollar store. This contains the mess. When the kids are done playing, you can gather up the corners and shake it outside.
You may be interested in some of our other sensory experiences:
I know that big kids generally like to go with the spooky or gross out factor, so I’ve found some great ideas for that. For younger kids, I wanted to be sure to offer some Halloween slime recipes that were less scary.
I love the silky soft feel of cloud dough. The texture is hard to beat. It is messy sensory play at its best. It is easy to make. Cloud dough uses common ingredients that are already in most people’s kitchens.
My favourite recipe is one that uses baby oil, but I wanted this recipe to be taste safe for it to be baby safe, so I have used an edible oil in this one instead.
Sensory play may be a popular phrase at the moment, but that doesn’t mean that it is just a passing phase. I believe that as more and more research continues to come out pointing out the benefits of sensory play, it will only increase in prevalence among early childhood educators and parents.
Adult supervision should always be used when making slime.
Instructions:
Store the glow in the dark slime in an airtight container or plastic bag. If stored properly, this slime will keep for a long time.
If you want to give it out as party favours, you can use baby food jars as containers wrapped with purple ribbon around the top.
Sensory bags engage the senses while containing the mess.
If you’re using the sensory bag with babies, toddlers, or preschoolers, I recommend sealing the bag with duct tape. Fold duct tape over all sides of the bag. You can find all kinds of fun coordinating prints and colours.
