Hands-On Geometry: 2D Shape Playdough Mats

Turn math into a sensory adventure with this vibrant 10-page resource! Designed to build fine motor skills and geometric recognition simultaneously, these mats provide a tactile way for children to explore the world of 2D shapes.

Interactive Learning Features
Each mat is carefully designed to offer three layers of learning:

Build It (Playdough Fun): Children use playdough to “extrude” and form the outline of each shape, helping them internalize the number of sides and corners.

Trace It (Writing Skills): The large shape outlines can be used as a tracing guide. Children can use their fingers or a dry-erase marker to follow the edges, practicing precision and control.

Read It (Vocabulary): The name of each shape is clearly printed below the image, allowing children to begin recognizing shape names or even tracing the letters to support early literacy.

Resource Highlights
10 Essential Shapes: Includes all the foundational 2D shapes (Circle, Square, Triangle, Rectangle, Star, Heart, etc.).

Multi-Purpose: Once laminated, these mats become a reusable “write-and-wipe” resource for your writing or math centers.

Fine Motor Development: Rolling, pinching, and shaping the dough strengthens the small hand muscles needed for future handwriting.

Pro-Tip: Laminate these pages so they can be used over and over again with playdough, Wikki Stix, or dry-erase markers!