{"product_id":"fine-motor-mats-for-thanksgiving-play-dough","title":"Fine Motor Mats for Thanksgiving | Play Dough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThanksgiving play dough mats\u003c\/strong\u003e are a hands-on way to strengthen little hands this November! The Fine Motor Mats for Thanksgiving | Play Dough include 19 festive mats where preschool and kindergarten children roll, pinch and press play dough to make Thanksgiving foods like mashed potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie and green beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRolling, squishing and shaping play dough is more than fun. It builds the hand strength, finger dexterity and coordination children need for writing, cutting and everyday tasks. Each mat also adds early learning: children match colors, place one piece of dough in each space, trace letters and words, match pictures and listen for beginning sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWith these Thanksgiving play dough mats, you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19 Thanksgiving play dough mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand strengthening with every roll, pinch and press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter and word tracing for pre-writing practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginning sounds, picture matching and shape identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint, laminate and set out the play dough for an easy Thanksgiving center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19 Thanksgiving-themed play dough mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThanksgiving foods to shape, such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie and green beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor matching and one-to-one correspondence on the mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter tracing, such as Mm for mashed potatoes and Gg for green beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraceable words for early writing practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicture matching and beginning sound practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2D shape identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Teachers Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilds writing readiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolling, pinching and pressing play dough strengthens the hand muscles children use to hold a pencil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands-on and sensory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squishy, colorful play dough keeps children engaged from start to finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to prep and reuse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laminate the mats once and use them every November.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiteracy built in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Letter tracing, word tracing and beginning sounds sit right beside the fine motor work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable for every learner:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mats work for preschool, pre-K, kindergarten and special education classrooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSkills Students Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrimary Academic Skills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine motor strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolling, pinching and pressing play dough builds grip strength and finger dexterity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor matching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Children choose play dough colors to match the picture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-to-one correspondence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Children place one piece of dough in each space on the mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-writing skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tracing letters and words builds hand control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLetter recognition and beginning sounds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Children trace letters such as Mm and Gg and connect them to the first sound in each Thanksgiving food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape identification and visual discrimination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Children name 2D shapes and match pictures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSecondary Life \u0026amp; Learning Skills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollowing directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintaining attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking independently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunicating choices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding confidence during group participation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Print the Thanksgiving play dough mats and laminate them so they can be used again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set out play dough in the colors children need. Model how to roll, pinch and press the dough onto the mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Children shape the Thanksgiving picture, then trace the letters or words and say the beginning sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay dough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEasy Differentiation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren come to fine motor centers with different hand strength and letter knowledge. These mats are easy to adjust for each of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Children Who Need More Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse softer play dough that is easier to roll and press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoll a few balls of dough ahead of time for children to place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrace the letters together with a finger before using a marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork on one mat at a time in a small group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor On-Level Practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape each picture independently with matching colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrace the letters and words on each mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSay the beginning sound of each Thanksgiving food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch the pictures on the mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor an Extra Challenge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoll thin snakes of dough to form the letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName another word that starts with the same sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount how many pieces of dough each picture uses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite children to shape their own Thanksgiving food and tell about it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the mats in OT sessions for grip strength and finger isolation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice Thanksgiving food vocabulary such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie and green beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice target sounds with the beginning letters on each mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd tools such as rollers or plastic scissors to match each child's goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive extra processing time and model each step\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNovember fine motor centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorning work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiteracy and pre-writing centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOT sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial education classrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomeschool learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRainy day activities and a station before Thanksgiving break\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStandards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Thanksgiving play dough mats support the 2022 Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and Virginia's Early Learning and Development Standards (2021), and they build toward kindergarten skills in Common Core, the TEKS (ELAR, adopted 2017) and the Virginia English SOL (2024):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Core State Standards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCCSS RF.K.1.d:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recognize and name uppercase and lowercase letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCCSS RF.K.2.d:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isolate and say the first sound in simple spoken words, such as the names of Thanksgiving foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexas Prekindergarten Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Pre-K Guidelines PK4.IX.B.1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Show control in tasks that take small-muscle strength, such as rolling, pinching and pressing play dough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Pre-K Guidelines PK4.IX.B.2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Show growing control in tasks that need eye-hand coordination while tracing letters and words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Pre-K Guidelines PK4.III.C.1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recognize and name letters while tracing them on each mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Pre-K Guidelines PK4.III.C.2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recognize letter-sound correspondences, such as M for mashed potatoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexas TEKS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTEKS ELAR K.2.D.v:\u003c\/strong\u003e Identify uppercase and lowercase letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVirginia Early Learning and Development Standards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVirginia ELDS HPD3.2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Develop small muscle control while shaping and pressing play dough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVirginia ELDS CLLD2.4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn how letters work by tracing uppercase and lowercase letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVirginia ELDS CLLD3.3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle writing tools while tracing letters and words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVirginia SOL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVA SOL English K.FFR.3.A:\u003c\/strong\u003e Identify capital and lowercase letters of the alphabet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVA SOL English K.FFR.3.B:\u003c\/strong\u003e Identify common letter-sound correspondences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheck out what other educators are saying:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★★★★★ Jillian S. wrote, \"My students had a lot of fun with this! It was great to do as a station right before Thanksgiving break.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★★★★★ East Brew Inspired wrote, \"I love this engaging and fun fine motor activity for my fine motor bins!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake fine motor learning exciting this Thanksgiving with these hands-on play dough mats. Add the Fine Motor Mats for Thanksgiving | Play Dough to your cart today and have 19 festive mats ready for your November centers!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese mats are also included in the Fine Motor Mega Pack: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lifeovercsstore.com\/products\/fine-motor-mega-pack\"\u003eCheck out the Fine Motor Mega Pack here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDownload Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a digital download that will be available to you directly after purchase. 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