Description
Bring the colors of autumn right to your fine motor center with these fall playdough mats and task cards. Twenty-five playdough pictures invite students to roll, squish, and press dough to build seasonal objects – from apple and pumpkin playdough mats to leaves and scarecrows. These low‑prep playdough activities strengthen hand muscles (fine motor skills), reinforce seasonal vocabulary, and keep students happily engaged.
What’s Included:
- 25 full‑page playdough mats with simple picture‑step building guides
- 25 playdough task cards – perfect for small‑group trays or morning bins
Designs featured: acorn, apple, apple pie, apple basket, apple tree, corn, fall tree, hay bale, hedgehog, four leaf variations, mushroom, owl, pine cone, pumpkin, pumpkin pie, raven, scarecrow, squirrel, sunflower, tree, wagon, wheelbarrow.
Skills Covered
- Fine motor strength & finger dexterity
- Hand‑eye coordination
- Visual‑motor integration
- Seasonal vocabulary & oral language
- Sensory exploration & creative play
How to Use
A single set of laminated playdough mats – fall edition fits seamlessly into:
- Morning work tubs or soft‑start bins
- Early‑finisher trays
- Small‑group fine‑motor intervention
- Take‑home sensory kits or homework
Why Teachers Love It
- Print and go – laminate once, use year after year
- Keeps students on task with engaging playdough mats and playdough task cards
- Works for whole‑group modeling, partner play, or independent stations
- Easy to differentiate – offer a choice of full mats or compact playdough cards
- Pairs perfectly with any fall theme unit
Add this fun hands on activity to your classroom – just print, laminate, and let the dough‑rolling fun begin!
