Hi friends! The other day I came across a photo of these fun Halloween-themed playdough mats. I had never seen such a thing. After doing a little investigating (aka googling) I found a whole slew of different themed playdough mats. Who knew?!
The more cute playdough mats I saw the more I thought “Hey, I want to make some of these!” So, that’s exactly what I did! I got to work and created a few super cute Halloween playdough mats. What is even more amazing is that I am giving them to you completely free!! Download, print, and play(dough)!
**I highly suggest you laminate the pages or put them in a large Ziploc bag when you use them. This will protect them from the moisture in the playdough and to keep them from ripping.**
Benefits of Playdough
Not many kids need convincing when it comes to playing with playdough. However, you might be surprised to know that playing with playdough has a lot of benefits in addition to being fun!
- Develops fine motor skills. All the squishing, pinching, rolling, and flattening are good for hand development.
- Encourages Creativity. Playdough can become anything!
- Hand-Eye Coordination. Tools, such as rolling pins and cookie cutters, are often involved in play dough playtime.
- It’s Calming.
For more information on the power of playing with playdough, check out this article by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Homemade Playdough recipe
You can find playdough at the store or online for a super reasonable price, especially around the holidays. A combo pack like this can last for months! However, sometimes its fun to make your own!
Here is my favorite homemade playdough recipe. When we make this playdough, it takes me back to my childhood because this is the exact same recipe my mom used to make and the same recipe my preschool used. The smell, the texture, everything! I love it!
Playdough Recipe
Ingredients:
- Flour (2 Cup)
- Salt (1 Cup)
- Cream of Tartar (4 tsp)
- Cooking Oil (4 Tablespoons)
- Water (2 Cups)
- Food Coloring (Optional)
Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until ball forms. Kneed and store in an air-tight container.
For more fun homemade playdough alternatives check this out!!
Grab Your Printable Playdough Mat
Getting your hands on these little babies is super simple. Enter your info down below, submit, then go check your email inbox. Open, download, and print as many copies as you would like! It’s really that simple!
Protetct Your Playdough Mat
Like I said, I definitely suggest protecting your sheets to get the longest life out of them. With that being said, if anything happens to your printable you can always print another. You can print as many copies as you want.
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