- Counting: The child can count the number of balls or shapes they make with the play dough.
- Shapes: The child can create different shapes using the play dough, such as circles, squares, and triangles.
- Measurement: The child can compare the size of different shapes they make with the play dough.
- Addition and Subtraction: The child can create two groups of play dough balls and add or subtract them to find the total or difference.
- Fractions: The child can divide the play dough into equal parts to learn about fractions.
For continued development, the child can use different colors of play dough to create patterns and learn about symmetry. They can also use the play dough to create 3D shapes and learn about volume and surface area.