Hi Moms! Today, I’ve come up with a creative and educational activity to keep your little ones engaged! It’s none other than a Playdough Shapes Mat Activity with an exclusive free printable! Let’s see how we can teach our kids to make shapes with this simple activity, which requires almost no craft essentials other than play dough!
Craft Essentials
- Play Dough Shapes Mat Free Printable
- Home Made Play dough or Store Brought
How to Make Play Dough Shapes Mat With Free Printable
Download and Print: Start by downloading the play dough shapes mat free template by clicking the download button below. Once downloaded, print the template on sturdy paper. For durability, consider laminating the paper to prolong the life of the mat.
Preparation: With the mat printed and ready, it’s time to gather your homemade playdough or store-bought alternatives. Ensure you have a variety of colours to make the activity more vibrant and engaging.
Playtime: Offer the playdough to your child and encourage them to explore their creativity. Guide them to roll each colour of playdough into a long strand as shown in image.
Teach them to make shapes resembling the shapes outlined on the mat by placing the rolled playdough along the shape’s line. Trim any excess to keep it neat and tidy.
Don’t forget to teach the names of each shapes while making each shapes with play dough.
What they Learn: Playdough Shape Making activity enhances sensory and fine motor skills, as well as teaching them the names of different shapes. Additionally, it fosters creative thinking and imagination, as they experiment with colors and shapes.
Playdough Shapes Mat FREE Printable
More Shapes Activities to Try Out
Looking to expand your child’s shape knowledge? Here are some additional activities to try:
- Popsicle Stick Shapes Puzzle Activity
- Popscile Stick Shape Matching Activity
- Popsicle Stick Shapes Card with Free Printable
- Shape Sorting: Provide a variety of objects or cutouts in different sizes. Ask them to sort them based on their sizes.
- Shape Hunt: Take a walk around your home or neighborhood and challenge your child to identify different shapes they see in everyday objects, such as windows, doors, and signs.
More Playdough Activity Ideas to Explore
1). 10 Playdough Activity Ideas to try out with Preschoolers
2). How to Make Playdough Snake
Hope you try out doing Playdough activity with your little one! Make use of Playdough Shapes Mat Free Printable and make it a tool for learning, creativity, and sensory exploration. With endless possibilities for play and discovery, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household. So, download the template, grab some playdough, and let the fun begin!