teaching resource

Bug Shapes - Playdough Mats

  • Updated

    Updated:  09 Feb 2023

Build fine motor skills and build shape recognition skills with a set of fun minibeast playdough mats.

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Years

    Years:  P - 1

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teaching resource

Bug Shapes - Playdough Mats

  • Updated

    Updated:  09 Feb 2023

Build fine motor skills and build shape recognition skills with a set of fun minibeast playdough mats.

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Years

    Years:  P - 1

Build fine motor skills and build shape recognition skills with a set of fun minibeast playdough mats.

Build Fine Motor Skills with 2D Shape Playdough Mats!

While using these 2D shape minibeast playdoh mats, kids will learn colours, shapes, develop fine motor skills, and more. All in a fun, hands-on way! Use this teaching resource with little learners to start building skills such as

  • Fine motor development
  • Colour recognition
  • Shape recognition
  • Insect recognition

Benefits of Using Playdough Mats

Playdough mats are a great tool for preschoolers because not only are young children exposed to art in a fun way, but they are also using their hands and engaging their senses while doing so. When students roll and form playdough, they are developing fine motor skills that will help them with pencil control in the future.

Print Your New Playdough Maths Activity 

This set of playdough mats includes 18 half-sheet-sized playdough mats featuring fun insects and 2D shapes to make with playdough. Print and laminate each page for repeated use and easy cleaning. Or, use a plastic sleeve.

This resource is available in multiple formats to meet your needs, including PDF and editable Google Slides. Use the dropdown arrow on the download button to select the file you prefer.


This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a Teach Starter collaborator.

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