We did this project in a first/second grade classroom and the overall verdict was that it went "so-so". They are kind of messy, but here is a sneak peek of what they look like:
Time required:
1 day to make. 3-4 days to dry.
Materials:
- Salt
- Flour
- Water
- Stamps and Ink
- Ribbon or Twine
Directions:
Mix equal parts salt, flour, and water (about one cup of each per group of 5-6 students). Stir to combine and then let students roll mixture into a dough. Each student may flatten out their dough into a shape. Press with a stamp and allow to dry 3-4 days, flipping over every so often.
Tips:
- Don't make dough too thin, they will crumble when dry.
- Practice with stamps prior to the activity. Pressing too hard = smear. Pressing too light = image not completely transferred to ornament.
- Flour on the table helps the dough not to stick.
- Parent or volunteer help is fantastic!
Hope everyone found at least one helpful idea for parent gifts!
Happy Holidays!
Katelyn, Abby & Liesel
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