Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use playdough mats to create fun and imaginative designs.

Materials and Prep

• Playdough mats with different shapes and patterns
• A clean surface to work on
• A container of playdough in various colors

No special preparation needed, just make sure you have enough playdough for the activities.

Activities

• Create a playdough masterpiece by using different mats to make shapes and designs.

Use the mats to press and cut out different shapes from the playdough, then arrange them to make a picture.

• Play a matching game by finding the right shape mat for each piece of playdough.

Match the playdough shapes with the corresponding shapes on the mats to practice recognition and coordination.

• Create a playdough story by making characters and scenes using the mats.

Use your imagination to create characters and scenes with the playdough shapes, and then tell a story about them.

Talking Points

• Shapes are all around us! Let's use these mats to make our own shapes.

"Let's see what shapes we can make with these fun mats!"

• Matching shapes can be a fun challenge. Let's see if we can match them all!

"Let's find the right mat for each shape and make them match!"

• Imagination is key! What kind of story can we create with our playdough characters?

"Let's make up a story about the characters we create with the playdough!"