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Christmas in July / Salt Dough Ornaments

Salt Dough Ornaments

Children shape and paint their own salt dough or pop-stick ornaments to hang on a tree or take home.

How to run it

  1. Mix flour, salt and water into a salt dough.
  2. Roll out and cut shapes, poking a hole for ribbon.
  3. Bake on low or air-dry overnight.
  4. Paint and thread ribbon through to hang.

You will need

  • plain flour
  • salt
  • water
  • cookie cutters
  • paint
  • ribbon
  • pop sticks (optional)
Make it easier or harderYounger children use cutters; older children can sculpt freehand designs.
SafetyEducators handle the oven; remind children salt dough is not for eating.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 2Crafting ornaments builds fine motor skills and shared celebration.

Fits these theme days

Christmas in JulyChristmasCraft DaySanta's WorkshopClay and Pottery Day

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