Print these space play dough play mats and add hands-on, imaginative play to your space-themed lessons.
Space play dough play mat printable
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Space is such a fascinating topic for children to learn about, combining science with imagination.
You can add a hands-on element to your space theme lessons by using these printable play dough mats to think about what you might find out there in the universe!
How to use this printable play dough mat
You can print as many copies of the play mat as you need for your family, group or class.
You might like to laminate the printable so you can use it time and time again.
Set out the play mat with some homemade play dough, and perhaps some extra loose parts, and invite your children to play.
:: these printable play mats are an excellent ‘spark’ for imaginative play, providing a play-prompt which children can then develop in their own way
:: the mats encourage storytelling and language skills, as children narrate their play
:: play dough is an excellent fine-motor skill activity, helping to develop dexterity and hand strength
:: children can play solo, making these a great quiet-time activity, or in pairs or small groups, building teamwork skills and helping children learn to collaborate and co-operate
:: the mats also make a great backdrop to small worlds and puppet shows
Extra resources for a space topic
If you’re learning about the universe with your children you might like these space activities too:
Space sensory tub and small world play
Learning about the sun and moon activities
Blast Off! space themed math game
Get The Beginner's Guide To Play Dough
Every childhood needs play dough! It’s the perfect sensory play material and lets your children build vital math, literacy, and fine motor skills, all through play.
That's why I've created two practical resources that you can use to bring more play to your classroom and home.
The Homemade Play Dough Recipe Book is the perfect beginner’s guide to making, playing, and learning with play dough. This practical book will give you easy homemade play dough recipes PLUS 52 play dough activities that incorporate sensory play, fine motor skills, math, literacy, and imagination.
The Amazing Play Dough Printables Pack gives you a whole year of play dough printables. With 180 pages and over 50 themes and topics. No hassle, no planning, you’ll always have an activity on hand. Simply print, add play dough, and play!
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