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Christmas is right around the corner and you may be ready for some fun, hands-on learning activities for your classroom! This Christmas lights counting on activity is great for Pre-K and Kindergarten kids to work on number identification, number order, and counting skills. Add this to your math center for some Christmas cheer. It is sure to be a hit with your kids this holiday season!
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Christmas Lights Counting On Activity

This Christmas counting on activity not only works on mathematical skills like recognizing numbers and number sequence, but fine motor skills too! Clipping with clothespins is tricky and helps to build up finger strength in early writers.

What you will need:

- Variety of colors of cardstock/ craft foam
- Marker
- Mini clothespins
- A string (optional-we used a short strand of Christmas lights for extra fun)
- A die/dice (optional)

How to Prep

Draw light bulb shapes on the cardstock/craft foam. Cut it out and mark it with numbers 1 to 10. You can use bigger numbers for older kids too.

Tie both ends of the string to two objects so that it is hanging upright. For this, we used a computer stand on each end.

Another option is to lay the string flat on a table and secure each end to the table with tape. Be sure to leave the string a little loose so that the kids have enough slack to slightly lift it and clip on the light bulbs.

How to Play

To determine where to start counting, roll the die and find that numbered light bulb. Or just place the light bulbs in a small cup or basket and have the kids draw from the pile.

Now clip your first light bulb on to the string. What comes next? Count on!

Find the next number and clip it on too. Continue on until you reach the end of your string.

Extension

You could also make this into a fun addition game by using the die to determine two numbers to add.

Roll the die. Find the matching light bulb and clip it on.

Roll again and count on the designated number of light bulbs in sequential order. See where you end up to find the sum!

Your kids will have a great time with this fun, festive way to practice counting on with Christmas lights!
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For many families, making salt dough ornaments is a long-standing tradition. There's nothing better than using your creativity to decorate the Christmas tree or make DIY gifts for the grandparents. Best of all, with only 3 ingredients, this salt dough ornament recipe is easy enough for the kids to make! This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. For more information, please see my disclosures. With salt dough ornaments, the kids will have several hours of entertainment, and they'll think you are the Greatest [Mom/Dad/Teacher] Ever!
Why Make Salt Dough Ornaments?

Let me start by asking you a question: Do you like to be a hero? I thought so.

Beyond that, here are my top 3 reasons to make salt dough ornaments:

Easy. You probably have all of the ingredients (flour, salt and water) in your kitchen. (When does THAT ever happen with a recipe?)

Sturdy. The finished ornaments are rigid and easy to personalize with handprints, fingerprints, stamps, glitter and just about anything else you can imagine!

Enduring. The ornaments last a long time, so you can easily store them and look back on your fond memories for years to come.

I've created the video above to walk you through all the steps in this Christmas craft. Please take a moment to subscribe to my YouTube channel to catch more easy crafting tutorials like this.

Salt Dough Recipe Ingredients & Supplies

This recipe makes about 15-20 ornaments, which is sufficient for the average family. You can always double the ingredients or make a small-batch salt dough recipe, if desired. See the end of this post for a printable recipe card.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup salt

3/4 cup lukewarm water

Fun fact: The salt acts as a preservative to prevent the finished "cookie" from becoming moldy over time.
Additional Supplies

Rolling pin

Cookie cutters

Straw or wooden dowel/skewer

Baking sheet

Ribbon or twine for hanging

Optional: acrylic paint, glitter, stamps or other embellishments

How to Make Salt Dough Ornaments

Because this recipe only requires three ingredients, I encourage you to make it a kids craft (with adult supervision)! My twin boys had a blast with it, and we included it in our ultimate summer bucket list!

Step 1: Combine all ingredients.
Tip: You have the option of storing the dough in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Simply wrap the dough in plastic and place in a ziplock or airtight container.
Before you begin, pre-heat the oven to 250˚F. Then, blend salt and flour in a large bowl. Gradually add a bit more water and knead the dough with your hands until it reaches your desired texture.

The dough should feel smooth and consistent. If the dough feels too sticky, add more flour. If it's too dry, you can gradually add more water.

2. Roll out dough.

Roll dough into a thin layer about 1/4 inch thick, or sculpt into the desired shape. (I created my own stems for my painted foam pumpkin tutorial.)

Some salt dough ornament recipes mention using parchment paper to roll out the dough. I find that the dough is thick and moist enough that all I needed was a cutting board and rolling pin.
Tip: At this point, you can also have the kids place a hand in the dough or add a thumbprint. Nothing says "Christmas" like a handprint ornament!
3. Cut shapes in the salt dough using cookie cutters.

I happened to find a great set of Christmas cookie cutters at Dollar Tree, but you can find a similar set here.

4. Make small holes in ornaments.

Using a regular drinking straw or dowel, make a small hole in the top of each ornament. You can also choose to add other details, like stamped names or holiday phrases.

5. Bake salt dough ornaments or let air dry (no-bake option).

Bake the ornaments in the oven at 250°F for 1.5 to 2 hours until the dough is completely dried.

For the more patient folks, you can also air dry salt dough ornaments. If you choose the air-dry method, make sure your ornaments are very thin, and allow for 4-7 days for the ornaments to dry completely.

6. Paint and decorate your salt dough Christmas ornaments!

You have unlimited options to decorate your ornaments once they have cooled completely. I recommend using acrylic paint, glitter, pom-poms, ribbon, fabric or anything else your kids might enjoy.
Tip: For glittered ornaments, apply glitter while the paint is wet or use Mod Podge before/after applying glitter. (See FAQs below.)
In my related video, you'll see we had some fun with it!

I found a GORGEOUS gold leaf paint that I used for the salt dough Christmas ornaments shaped like bells (shown above). However, I don't recommend using this paint around small children, since the fumes are stronger than normal acrylics.

After the paint has dried, you can attach ribbons and have fun hanging your ornaments on the Christmas tree or gifting them to friends and family. I'm also now offering free printable Christmas gift tags to use with your ornaments.

Salt Dough Ornament Ideas

Making salt dough decorations has become my latest obsession! I plan to use these as decorations for Christmas gifts this year.

The kids also really enjoyed helping me cut salt dough shapes for my recent Halloween mantel decor.
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You can also check out the Easter salt dough recipe we used, which required less of the ingredients.

These ornaments are perfect for any occasion!

I'd love to see YOUR photos, so please feel free to share on Instagram and tag me at @firstdayofhome!

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F.A.Q.s

What do you seal salt dough ornaments with?

The simplest way to seal your ornaments is with Mod Podge. Apply 1-2 coats of Mod Podge and wait 24 hours for it to set completely. You can choose a glossy, sparkle, glitter or matte finish depending on your level of desired shine. I especially find this technique useful when applying glitter.

How do you make salt dough ornaments shiny?

Some recipes suggest using a polyurethane spray to seal ornaments, but I prefer Mod Podge Clear Acrylic Sealer for sealing non-glittered ornaments.

If you want to seal ornaments with glitter, I recommend using 1-2 coats of Mod Podge Gloss Finish.

Can you use Kosher salt to make salt dough ornaments?

Yes, you can use Kosher salt to make this salt dough ornament recipe, but the flour and salt will not blend as evenly, resulting in a rougher texture. I highly recommend sticking with table salt.

How long do salt dough ornaments last?

If you store your finished salt dough ornaments in a cool, dry place, they can last for decades. One friend commented that her salt dough ornaments have lasted nearly 50 years!

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