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title: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Activity | Kaplan Early Learning Company
description: Combine a classic children's book with sensory activities for kids with the If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Activity, which includes a salt dough recipe and craft.
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# If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Activity

Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2017[Activity Ideas](https://blog.kaplanco.com/tag/activity-ideas), [Literacy](https://blog.kaplanco.com/tag/literacy), [Sensory](https://blog.kaplanco.com/tag/sensory)3 minute read

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Encourage sensory play in your early learning environment with salt dough cookies inspired by *If You Give a Mouse a Cookie*. Sensory play is important because it benefits all learning styles as children create, play and explore. The If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Activity supports sensory play and fine motor development in children, two years and up, as they knead, roll, and flatten the salt dough to shape it into a cookie. Ideal for both classroom and small group settings, teachers can also use this activity to integrate various learning opportunities.

## Science

Scientific discovery is supported in this activity through hands-on experiences. Teachers can highlight themes from the book, such as cause and effect, to encourage scientific discovery as children make the salt dough and examine how the cookies look and feel.

## Math

Children will practice counting, measuring, spatial awareness, and sequencing as they go through the step-by-step instructions in the recipe.

## Language and Literacy

Teachers can introduce new words, such as recipe, knead, and dough, to help children build their vocabulary skills. By defining the language, children can learn about printed recipes and how they are used to help explain the process of making the salt dough cookies.

## Creativity

This sensory activity stimulates imagination and creativity as children learn through pretend play. Young chefs will enjoy both creating the cookies and decorating them with various paint colors and 3-D objects.

## Social and Emotional Development

Group sensory activities enable children to release and redirect energy that can be calming or invigorating for children. The If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Activity includes repetitive actions, such as kneading and rolling, which can help children release stress and relax while practicing social skills when playing with peers.

Download our **FREE** printable below!

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### Required Materials:

- Flour
- Salt
- Warm Water
- [Mixing Bowl](https://www.kaplanco.com/product/70258/mixing-bowl-set?c=2%7CDP1002)
- Spoon
- [Measuring Cups](https://www.kaplanco.com/product/24458/measuring-cups-and-spoons-2-sets-each?c=9%7CSC1040)
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
- [Acrylic Paint](https://www.kaplanco.com/product/30446/acrylic-paint-set-of-12-8-oz-assorted-colors?c=11%7CAR1010)
- [Paint Brushes](https://www.kaplanco.com/product/84704P/chubby-brushes?c=11%7CAR1020)

## Optional Materials:

- [*If You Give a Mouse a Cookie*](https://www.kaplanco.com/product/15979/if-you-give-a-mouse-a-cookie-hardback?c=6%7CCB1025)
- [If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Puppet and Props](https://www.kaplanco.com/product/52293/if-you-give-a-mouse-a-cookie-puppet-and-props?c=6%7CCB1065)
- [New Sprouts® Bake It!](https://www.kaplanco.com/product/31839/new-sprouts-bake-it?c=24%7CIT1004)
- Modge Podge
- Cookie Cutters

### 1Mix Dry Ingredients

Mix ½ cup of flour with ¼ cup of salt.

### 2Add Water

Slowly add ½ cup of warm water into your dry mixture while stirring. If mixture is still powdery, add small amounts of additional warm water until a dough-like consistency is created.

### 3Knead Dough

Knead your salt dough until fully mixed. Roll golf-ball-sized balls of dough and flatten to form a cookie shape or use cookie cutters.

### 4Bake

Place your salt dough cookies onto an ungreased baking sheet and bake at 248°F for 3 hours. Let them fully cool.

### 5Decorate

Paint your freshly baked salt dough cookies with acrylic paint and seal with Modge Podge (optional).

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