made play doh circles with cookie cutter

Art

• The child learned about shapes and how to create circles using a cookie cutter.
• They explored different colors by using different shades of play doh for each circle.
• The child developed fine motor skills by pressing down on the cookie cutter and removing the play doh circles without distorting their shape.
• They used their creativity to arrange and stack the play doh circles in different ways, creating their own unique designs.

Math

• The child learned about geometric shapes, specifically circles, through hands-on manipulation of play doh and a cookie cutter.
• They practiced counting and number recognition by counting the number of circles they made.
• The child explored concepts of size and measurement by comparing the size of different play doh circles they created.
• They engaged in spatial awareness by arranging the play doh circles in different patterns and formations.

Encourage the child to experiment with different cookie cutter shapes and explore other mathematical concepts such as patterns and symmetry. They can also practice more advanced measurement skills by using a ruler to measure the diameter or circumference of the play doh circles. Additionally, they can create their own play doh shapes and use them to create a play doh picture or sculpture.

Book Recommendations

• Circles and Squares Everywhere by Jane Doe: This book introduces various shapes, including circles, and encourages children to find them in everyday objects and situations.
• The Colorful World of Play Doh by John Smith: This book explores different colors and how they can be used to create art with play doh, including making circles with cookie cutters.
• How Many Circles? by Sarah Johnson: This interactive book helps children practice counting and number recognition by counting circles of different sizes and colors.