- Counting: The child can count the number of Play-Doh balls or shapes they create.
- Sorting and classifying: The child can sort the different colors of Play-Doh into groups.
- Shapes: The child can create different shapes using Play-Doh, such as circles, squares, and triangles.
- Measurement: The child can compare the sizes of different Play-Doh creations, such as making a tall tower and a short tower.
- Patterning: The child can create patterns using different colors of Play-Doh, such as red, blue, red, blue.
For continued development, the child can explore more complex shapes and patterns using Play-Doh. They can also practice addition and subtraction by creating different amounts of Play-Doh balls and combining or taking away some. Additionally, the child can use Play-Doh to explore fractions by dividing a ball into halves or quarters.