Are you looking for a way to make early math engaging for kids? This play doh activity makes for a fun way to master early counting skills in a manner that kids are going to want an extra helping of.
We are a play doh family through and through. Over the years I have created so many hands on lessons for my kids as well as invitations to play that started with a simple can of squishy play doh. From a prickly cactus craft that my tween was enchanted by, to DIY food puzzles for toddlers. I have always felt that playdoh was one of the best toys to have on hand because it doubles as a learning tool.
This idea is so much fun! It starts with 2 cans of play doh and a cute little pan. Grab a few dominoes and your little learners are ready to jump into this awesome activity.
Supplies:
Play doh. I used yellow, a little red and a little orange.
A small pan
Dominoes
Directions:
Create a pan of noodles from the yellow playdoh by rolling out into thin strips between your hands and tear them off at various lengths.
Combine a ball of red and orange dough together to make the meatballs.
Now tear off small sections and roll them into balls.
Place the noodles into the pan.
Leave the meatballs over to the side.
Invite your preschooler to select a domino from the pile and count the dots.
This is how many meatballs this spaghetti needs. Count the meatballs as you add them to the noodles.
Repeat as desired until you have used all of the dominoes or mastered your counting lesson. I know your kids are going to love this take on early math!
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