Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create different shapes and objects using playdough.

Materials and Prep

• Playdough (in different colors)
• Playdough tools (optional)
• Playdough mats (optional)
• A clean surface to work on

Before starting the lesson, make sure you have a clean and safe area to play with the playdough. Also, ensure that the playdough is soft and pliable.

Activities

1. Create different shapes: Show the student how to roll the playdough into balls, flatten it to make circles, and use cookie cutters to create different shapes.
2. Make animals: Encourage the student to use their imagination and create animals using the playdough. They can make snakes, birds, cats, or any other animal they like.
3. Build a playdough town: Help the student create buildings, houses, and roads using the playdough. They can also make trees, cars, and other objects to populate their town.
4. Create a playdough pizza: Teach the student how to roll out the playdough to make a pizza crust. Then, let them add toppings by rolling small balls of playdough in different colors.
5. Play a guessing game: Take turns with the student to create an object using playdough. The other person has to guess what it is. This game will help improve creativity and communication skills.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to have so much fun playing with playdough!"
• "We can use playdough to create different shapes like circles, squares, and triangles."
• "Let's use our imagination to make animals out of playdough. What kind of animal would you like to create?"
• "We can also build our own town using playdough. We can make houses, buildings, and even cars!"
• "Do you like pizza? Let's make a playdough pizza together. We can roll out the dough and add different toppings."
• "Now, let's play a guessing game. I will make something with playdough, and you have to guess what it is. Are you ready?"