Download the Free Pumpkin Activity for Preschool and let your kids have fun with these pumpkin playdough mats. In need of an Fall activity? Then Keep reading… 🙂
This pumpkin activity for preschool is so much fun. Learn all about pumpkins with these free printable playdough mats. Just roll out some orange dough and make the pumpkin shapes.
Get two different mats in this freebie. They’re fun for both adults and kids. Choose between a pumpkin and a squash. They are a great for sensory play.
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Did you know the word “pumpkin” appeared for the first time in the fairytale of Cinderella? You can learn more fun facts about Pumpkins when you visit goodhousekeeping.com.
Improving Fine Motor Skills
We all know that playdough is super fun, but it’s also great for improving fine motor skills. As your toddlers roll and pinch the dough, they will gain hand strength, fine motor coordination, and hand-eye coordination. Plus, play dough is a calming activity that also sparks creativity. You and your kiddos will love it.
This Fun Pumpkin Activity includes a pumpkin and a squash.
Whether you are a preschool teacher, parent, grandparent, librarian, or Daycare worker, you will love these Free Playdough Mats. You can print as many as you like. Use them for your pumpkin theme to entertain your crew of kids. They are great to keep kids busy at school, at home, or just for fun.
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Pumpkin Activity for Toddlers
Why do l love playdough? First, even the youngest child can play with it. My kiddos were squishing playdough when they were toddlers, just 18 months old.
Second, it’s so inexpensive, you can even make your own at home. There are tons of homemade playdough recipes out there.
These playdough mats are a fun way to start playing and talking. Just scroll to the bottom of the post to get your freebie.
How to Use the Free Pumpkin Printables
Use the playdough mats again and again. Here are some options. You can print them on white paper or cardstock, but just know that cardstock will make the mats more sturdy if you put the playdough directly on it.
Better yet, if you can laminate the mats, you can use them over and over. If you don’t have a laminator, you have a few other options:
- cover the mats with packing tape. A few strips should do the trick.
- Slide the printout into a page protector
- Slide the page into a gallon storage bag
Also, you can print the pages smaller for small pumpkins or print two on a sheet. You can do that in your pumpkin settings.
Use Your Imagination with this Fall-time Activity
You don’t have to use just playdough. You can add pom poms, a leaf, buttons, pipe cleaners, even add white playdough dots as pumpkin seeds.
The name of each item is also written on the mat. They’re great to laminate and use dry erase markers. This way, older children can practice tracing and writing the words of each fall-themed item.
Parts of the Pumpkin
If you want to get a little more creative, you can have the children use playdough to make the parts of a pumpkin and gourds. They can create and learn about the stem, vines, inside of a pumpkin with seeds and more.
Want to Create an Entire Pumpkin Lesson Plan?
Print out the playdough pages, make a craft, and read some books.
This Pumpkin BINGO is just what you need.
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Do your Pumpkin Playdough Mats while reading these Fun Books:
You can even watch this book read aloud with your kiddos:
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This is such a fun and simple pumpkin activity. It’s perfect for preschoolers, pre-K, Kindergarteners, Daycare, a classroom, a homeschooler, or just a fun craft at home idea.
As always, I try to make my crafts fast, easy & inexpensive. Enjoy
