If you love free printables and worksheets and are looking for a fun activity for kids, this St. Patrick's Day, try our free printable St. Patrick's Day Playdough Mats!
They will keep little hands busy while sneaking in some valuable learning. These printables are great for parents, teachers, or homeschoolers. Just download, print, and play. Grab your play dough and you're ready to go!
I remember what it was like searching for an activity that's easy to set up, and helpful for kids' development. These Play-Doh mats keep kids busy, while helping them learn and celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the same time.
Plus, they're totally free and available as an instant download. You've got to love that if your kids are impatient.
How to Use These Playdough Mats
These playdough mats are as simple as it gets. Download your free printable Play-Doh mats and print them out on a color printer. Laminating them can make them last longer since kids can be, well, kids.
The mats include St. Patrick's Day-themed prompts, like creating shamrocks, pots of gold, and rainbows out of playdough. These mats are great for free play, or when you just need a few minutes to prepare dinner (I see you Mama).
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What's Included With St. Patrick's Day Playdough Mats?
The set includes six pages of St. Patrick's Day-themed mats, featuring designs your kids will love, like leprechauns, lucky horseshoes, and rainbows. Each mat comes with simple prompts designed to inspire kids working with playdough.
Each page comes with two play doh mats so you can cut them apart and have twelve unique mats.
Expanding On Playdough Mats
If you want to expand on these Play-Doh mats, here are some ways to make them even more engaging:
- Use cookie cutters to make unique textures with the playdough.
- Incorporate math by asking kids to count the coins they "add" to the pot of gold.
- Take things up a notch by adding glitter or beads to the playdough.
- Pair the mats with a storytime featuring St. Patrick's Day books, so kids can connect what they're learning.
Spot's Lucky Day
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Supplies For St. Patrick's Day Play Dough Mats
When I tell you this activity is easy to set up, I am not kidding. All you need to get started are the printable Play-Doh mats, a printer, and Play-Doh in various colors. Green, yellow, red and blue are perfect for the St. Patrick's Day theme.
If you want the mats to last longer, you can use a laminator. And optional items such as cookie cutters, rolling pins or glitter make things extra fun!
Playdough Activities
Playdough activities are a great way to introduce kids to hands-on learning while having fun. Play-Doh helps to build fine motor skills as kids shape the dough, and sensory skills as they squish it between their fingers. Here are some of our favorite ways to use it:
- Erupting Play Dough
- Using Play Dough To Reinforce Early Literacy Skills
- Play Dough and Beads
- Playdough Emotions Activities
- Ice Cream Edible Playdough Recipe
What Skills Do Kids Learn When Using Playdough?
These mats aren't just about keeping kids entertained (though they definitely do that). They're also a sneaky way to build important skills.
- Fine Motor Skills: Rolling and pinching, the playdough helps strengthen little hands, which is essential for writing and other tasks.
- Hand-Eye Coordination: Working with mats and tools helps improve coordination.
- Early Math and Language: As kids count, describe shapes and follow instructions, they build early math and language skills.
So don't wait, download your free set of St. Patrick's Day Playdough Mats below. They're perfect for classrooms, homeschooling, or a fun afternoon at home. Trust me, your kids (and your sanity!) will thank you.
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