• Unpack and prep : Open the kit and lay out a play mat, plastic sheet or newspaper to keep things tidy. Take out the dough tubs , the metal Christmas‑tree cutter, the wooden gingerbread‑man cutout.
  
• Divide & soften : Let your child break off small pieces from the dough and knead them a bit so that the dough becomes soft and easy to shape.
  
• Use the cutter/cutout to make shapes : Press dough flat and use the Christmas‑tree cutter or the gingerbread man cutout to create festive shapes (trees, characters). This makes shaping easier, especially for younger kids.
  
• Mold free‑form creations : For more creativity, kids can pinch, roll, flatten or mould dough with their hands to form ornaments, snowmen, candies, gifts whatever their imagination leads to.
  
• Mix colours & decorate : Kids can combine dough colours or add textures by layering or mixing e.g. half red + half white for “snowy” effect, or green + dough bits for tree‑texture.
  
• Use as holiday décor or gift : Once shapes are ready, creations can be used as holiday ornaments, mini decorations, holiday gifts bringing a sense of pride and joy.
  
• Clean up & store : After play, gather leftover dough, press back into tubs, close airtight if possible, to keep dough soft for next play session. Also clean the surface and wash hands.

• Fine‑motor skills: When children knead, roll, squash, pinch, or shape the dough, they strengthen the small muscles in their fingers, hands and wrists. This helps with tasks like writing, holding a pencil, buttoning clothes etc.
  
• Boosts creativity and imagination : Dough is moldable and open‑ended, kids can shape anything they imagine (trees, ornaments, animals, abstract shapes), encouraging original thinking and creative expression. 
  
• Supports cognitive development & problem‑solving : Dough play requires children to plan what they will make, decide how big or small, choose colors, and sometimes combine shapes. This helps build decision-making, spatial awareness and basic problem-solving skills
  
• Improves hand‑eye coordination : Working with dough, using tools or cutters, shaping and pressing requires coordination of what they see with how their hands move. 
  
• Promotes sensory exploration & calmness : The soft texture, pliability, and tactile feedback help sensory development; playing with dough can be soothing and help children regulate emotions or relieve stress. 
  
• Helps early learning: shapes, sizes, counting, spatial skills : Through dough play, kids can explore shapes, sizes, volume, and even form letters or numbers supporting early math or pre‑writing readiness. 
  
• Encourages social skills & collaboration : When siblings or friends play together, sharing dough and tools, negotiating designs, collaborating or taking turns enhances sharing, communication and cooperation. 
  
• Fosters imagination and free‑form play (no right/wrong) : Because there’s no fixed instruction or “correct outcome,” kids enjoy the freedom to create anything which builds confidence, self‑expression and independent thinking. 
  
• Builds concentration, patience and perseverance : Crafting with dough requires focus and some time; as kids try, reshape, rework their creations, they learn patience and persistence. 
  
• Fun, festive & screen‑free activity : Especially with a Christmas‑themed kit, this becomes a joyful, hands‑on holiday activity that engages kids creatively and gives them a sense of accomplishment with their own handmade decor combining learning, play and festive fun.

Q. What is the Christmas Dough Kit?
A. The Christmas Dough Kit is a festive clay-dough craft set from Lattooland that includes colourful, non-toxic dough plus Christmas-themed cutters (metal Christmas-tree cutter and wooden gingerbread-man cutout), enabling kids to mold, shape, and create holiday-themed designs. 
Q. What comes inside the kit?
A. The kit contains 4 or 6 colours of dough , one premium metal Christmas-tree cutter, and one wooden gingerbread-man cutout. 
Q. What age group is this kit suitable for?
A. The kit is ideal for toddlers, preschoolers, and early-school age children. 
Q. Is the dough safe for my child?
A. Yes ,the dough is non-toxic & taste-safe , made for safe kids’ play.
Q. What can children make with this kit?
A. Kids can create festive holiday shapes and crafts such as Christmas trees, gingerbread figures, ornaments, snowmen, or any creative design they imagine using dough and cutters. 
Q. Does this kit support learning and development?
A. Yes, playing with dough helps improve fine-motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sensory development. It also encourages creativity, imagination, and open-ended play. 
Q. Is the dough reusable?
A. Yes as with Lattooland’s other dough products, the clay is designed to remain soft and pliable if stored properly (e.g., in airtight containers), so children can reuse it for multiple play sessions. 
Q. Can more than one child play together with this kit?
A. Yes, this kit works well for sibling play or parent-child crafting. Multiple kids can share dough and cutters, making it a fun group or family activity.
Q Is this kit good as a holiday gift or seasonal activity?
A. Absolutely , its Christmas theme and festive dough colours make it perfect for holiday time, decorating, gifting, or family craft sessions during festive seasons. 
Q. How should I store the dough after use?
A. After play, store the dough in a cool, dry place, sealed in its storage tubs (or airtight containers) to keep it soft and reusable. This ensures the dough retains its texture and remains ready for future use.