KinderArt with Andrea and Jantje. We make teaching art easier.
  HOMEPAGENewsletterBlog/UpdatesSitemap  

www.KINDERART.com
Printer-Friendly Page
Salt Dough Sports Magnets Craft: Crafts for Kids - KinderArt
HomeCrafts for Kids ► Lesson Plan/Activity


Image(s):

SALT DOUGH SPORTS MAGNET   
Submitted by: Amanda Formaro [Amanda is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children.]

Grade: all

Age: all

Activity Summary:

If the Dad in your child's life is a sports nut, these magnets made from salt dough are a perfect gift for Father's Day. Simple instructions and easy to decorate you can make extras for Grandpa too!

What You Need:

  • salt dough recipe (below)
  • acrylic paint in orange and white
  • red Sharpie marker
  • black Sharpie marker
  • round magnets, one for each
  • white craft glue
Salt Dough Recipe
  • 1 part salt
  • 2 parts flour
  • 1 part water
IMPORTANT NOTE: This recipe for salt dough makes as much or as little as you choose. For a large batch use "cup" in place of "part" in the recipe. For a small batch reduce in half or a third.

Preheat oven to 250 F. Mix together, salt, flour, and water until a dough is formed. Knead the dough on a floured surface until the mixture is elastic and smooth. If dough is too sticky, sprinkle with flour, continue to do so until stickiness is gone. BE CAREFUL. Do not add too much flour, this will dry out the dough and will cause it to crack before you get a chance to bake it.

THIS DOUGH IS NOT EDIBLE, though it won't hurt you or your kids, it just won't taste very good!

What You Do:

  1. Roll dough into balls.

  2. Flatten balls on cookie sheet and place in the oven.

  3. Bake for 2.5 hours.

  4. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on cookie sheet.

  5. When completely cool, paint with orange paint for a basketball and white paint for a baseball. Let the paint dry completely.

  6. Turn over and paint the back side and allow to dry completely.

  7. Turn over to front and use Sharpie markers to draw on lines or stitches.

  8. Turn over to back and glue on a magnet. Let glue dry completely.

Recommended Books:

Just Me and My Dad
by Mercer Mayer
This well-loved Little Critter picture book has become a modern classic. It's the tale of a father-and-son camping trip filled with Little Critter's mistakes and good intentions. In spite of difficulties, however, the happy father and son manage to put up their tent, catch fish for dinner, and sleep beneath the stars. In spite of minimal text, the story is full and rich, with endearing illustrations from start to finish.

Father's Day Crafts
by Fay Robinson
Fun holiday crafts kids can do.

email this lesson to a friend   send us your comments   share your ideas   print this page



More Activities Like This

© KinderArt ®

Do YOU have an idea to share?





NAVIGATE


Architecture
Art Book (Assessment)
Art History
Bulletin Boards
Crafts
Cross Curriculum
Drama
Drawing
Folk Art
Multicultural Art
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Recipes
Recycling
Sculpture
Seasons
Special Needs
Summer Camp
Textiles

PRINTABLES

ARTICLES

SHOP

CONTESTS

OUR BLOG




KinderArt® Kits & More

 
CREATIVITY STARTS HERE - BROWSE OUR GIANT COLLECTION OF PROVEN IDEAS
Art Book
Kindergarten art assessment tool.
Art Kitchen
Make art materials and treats to eat.
Art History/Appreciation
Art of the past and present.
Architecture
Buildings and structures.
Bulletin Boards
Classroom decoration.
Coloring Pages & Worksheets
Printables for kids of all ages.
Crafts
Hundreds of craft projects.
Cross Curricular Art
From math and science, to language arts and geography.
Drama
Acting and making costumes.
Drawing
Charcoal, Crayons, Pastels, Pencils.
Early Childhood Education
Themed daycare activities for preschoolers.
Folk Art
Traditional and funky.
Multicultural Art
Australia, Asia, Africa, North America, Mexico & more.
Painting
Acrylic, oil, tempera and watercolour.
Printmaking
Stamping, stencils and prints.
Sculpture
Clay, dough, glue, paper and wood.
Recycling Projects
Environmentally friendly art.
Seasonal Crafts
Special days throughout the year.
Special Artists
Designed for children & adults with special needs.
Summer Camp
Camp and camping crafts.
Textiles
Tie dye, collage, fabric painting and weaving.
Level/Age/Grade Calculator
ECE = PreK [3-5yrs] | Primary = K-2 [5-8yrs] | Junior = Gr 3-5 [8-11yrs] | Intermediate/Middle = Gr 5-8 [11-14yrs] | High School = Gr 9-12 [14+ yrs]
AwardsAbout KinderArt®Contact KinderArt®Advertise with UsPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
A note about advertisingEmployment opportunities

KinderArt® ©1997-2011, All Rights Reserved