2D Shape Play Dough Mats: Winter Snowman

2D Shape Play Dough mats: Winter Snowman

Recommended Grade Level:

Preschool kindergarten early elementary

Type of Resource: PDF

Number of Pages: 8

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Winter Snowman 2D Shape Play Dough Mats

12 shape play dough mats, 2 per page (square, circle, triangle, rectangle, trapezoid, rhombus, oval, pentagon, heart, star, hexagon and octagon)
Each mat includes the shape name

Print the mats in color and laminate them for use with play dough.

Required Materials:

Paper, Printer, Ink
Laminator
Paper Cutter
Play dough

Standards for Geometry

These Winter Snowman play dough mats support early math standards connected to naming, describing and identifying 2D shapes.

Common Core State Standards: Mathematics

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.A.2: Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size. Kids name each shape on the cards and posters.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.B.4: Analyze and compare two-dimensional shapes using informal language to describe their similarities, differences and attributes. Kids talk about sides and corners as they match shapes.

Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and TEKS for Mathematics

PK4.V.C.1: Child names and describes common 2D shapes. Kids name each shape as they match it.
TEKS K.6A: Identify two-dimensional shapes, including circles, triangles, rectangles and squares as special rectangles.
TEKS K.6D: Identify attributes of two-dimensional shapes using informal and formal geometric language interchangeably.

Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning

K.MG.2: Identify, describe, name, compare and construct plane figures, including circles, triangles, squares and rectangles. Kids name and describe each shape.

Winter Snowman 2D Shape Play Dough Mats help preschool and kindergarten kids build and name 2D shapes with hands-on play dough fun.

Kids help the snowmans build shapes with play dough!

Each mat shows a shape outline and its name. Kids roll play dough snakes and press them along the outline to build the shape.

Building shapes with play dough strengthens little hands while kids learn shape names and attributes.

Keep the mats and a few tubs of play dough in a fine motor or math center.

How to Use Winter Snowman 2D Shape Play Dough Mats

Choose a shape mat and name the shape.
Roll play dough into snakes.
Build the shape on the mat.
Count the sides and corners.

Small Group: Give each child a mat. Build the shapes together and talk about sides and corners.

Independent Practice: Place the mats and play dough in a center. Kids build each shape on their own.

Easy Ways to Differentiate These Play Dough Mats

Every group of kids has a mix of counting, number recognition and fine motor skills. These simple changes keep the activity familiar while meeting each child where they are.

For Children Who Need More Support:

Start with circle, square and triangle.
Roll the play dough snakes ahead of time.
Trace the shape with a finger first.
Work on one mat at a time.

For On-Level Practice:

Build every shape.
Count the sides and corners.
Read the shape name.
Match each mat to a real object.

For an Extra Challenge:

Build each shape without the outline.
Sort the mats by number of sides.
Build a picture using several shapes.
Write the shape word.

For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:

Model the number word and give plenty of wait time.
Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
Roll and pinch play dough for added fine motor practice.
Repeat the same small set of numbers across several sessions.
Use the words sides, corners, straight and curved as kids build.