Description
These Thanksgiving play dough mats and task cards are the perfect way to bring seasonal fun to fine-motor practice. With engaging, hands-on designs like pumpkin pie, turkeys, and mashed potatoes, students build finger strength while connecting to Thanksgiving themes. A simple, low-prep addition to November centers and morning tubs.
What’s Included
- 24 full-page play dough mats
- 24 play dough task cards – ideal for small-group trays or morning bins
- Teacher tips for quick prep, organization, and cleanup
Designs featured: apple pie, apples, bread, corn, cornucopia, cranberries, football, gravy, green beans, ham, pilgrim hat, mashed potatoes, oven, peas, pumpkin pie, pumpkin, roast turkey, bread roll, bread rolls, soup, table, turkey leg, turkey, wishbone.
Skills Covered
- Fine motor strength & finger dexterity
- Hand-eye coordination
- Visual-motor integration
- Thanksgiving vocabulary & oral language
- Sensory exploration & creative play
How to Use the Play Dough Activities
Laminated Thanksgiving play dough mats slide effortlessly into:
- Morning tubs and soft-start bins
- Math & literacy center rotations
- Early-finisher baskets
- Small-group fine-motor practice
- Take-home sensory kits or homework
Why Teachers Love It
- Print-and-go – laminate once, reuse every November
- Keeps students focused with engaging play dough activities
- Perfect for centers, independent practice, or partner work
- Easy to differentiate – use full mats or compact play dough cards
- A festive addition to any Thanksgiving theme or celebration
Add a seasonal twist to your fine motor center – just print, laminate, and let students sculpt their way through Thanksgiving!
