Shape Play Dough Mats

We can make shape activities very playful and hands-on for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Once kids are able to recognize basic shapes we can help them learn to construct the shapes with a variety of materials. As they build shapes they become even more aware of the characteristics that define each shape such as as the number of sides and vertices. This set of free printable shape play dough mats allows kids to work fine motor muscles and engage in sensory play while building 2D shapes.

Shape Play Dough Mats Freebie

Use the black and pink box at the end of the post to request your free four shape sample pack, or get the full 30-page shape mats with 13 shapes here.

These no prep shape play dough mats are perfect for math centers and small group math activities.

Laminate them or add them to dry erase pockets so that you can use them over and over again.

As kids roll out play dough snakes to create the sides they are getting excellent fine motor practice.

You can have children choose their favorite color of play dough, roll it out into long pieces and then break the pieces to fit inside each shape.

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At the bottom of the sheet kids can press play dough balls into the pictures that show the corresponding shape on the play dough mat.

Additional activities to extend learning:

• Have kids find items around the classroom that correspond with each shape.
• Have children attempt to create their own shapes from what they have learned on the table with the play dough.

TRY THE FREE PRINTABLE SHAPE PLAY DOUGH MATS SAMPLE

This free printable sample includes play dough mats for the following shapes:

• circle
• triangle
• square
• rectangle

If you prefer the complete pack with 13 shape options in color and black and white, you may purchase that here.

Complete Shape Mats Set with 13 Shape Options