Updated: 05 Apr 2023
A set of 6 shape playdough mats to help children develop their fine motor skills and identify different 2D shapes.
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 11 Pages
Years: P - 1
Sort, describe and name familiar two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects in the environment
Recognise and classify familiar two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects using obvious features
Make, compare and classify familiar shapes; recognise familiar shapes and objects in the environment, identifying the similarities and differences between them
A set of 6 shape playdough mats to help children develop their fine motor skills and identify different 2D shapes.
Print and laminate these playdough mats and have children re-create the different shapes with playdough.
This early years activity assists with fine motor development and shape recognition.
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Sort, describe and name familiar two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects in the environment
Recognise and classify familiar two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects using obvious features
Make, compare and classify familiar shapes; recognise familiar shapes and objects in the environment, identifying the similarities and differences between them
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Fantastic resource! Would love to see some more 2D shapes added eg: rectangle, diamond, octagon and heart. TIA!
Hey Lauren, We have added some more shapes to this resource. Many thanks for your suggestion.
Thanks Lauren! Let me see what we can do.
Awesome! Could we please get these with number templates too, with perhaps a ten frame underneath for them to place the correct number of dots?
Hi Selanie, we have now added this resource to the website. Feel free to check it out - http://bit.ly/2pKfQT6.
Hey Selanie, Thanks so much for your suggestion. I have added that to our resource request list.