The Best Gift from Teacher to Preschoolers: Christmas Play Dough Mats (free printable)
Are you looking for a fun and easy gift for your preschool kids? How about a simple holiday party favor? These mini Christmas playdough mats make a sweet gift, party favor, or a fun activity to occupy kids during a Christmas gathering.
If you are looking for a sweet little Christmas gift for the kids in your life, I have a great idea for you. These printable play dough mats, along with a mini container or two of play dough can be assembled into a cute little gift bag.
Here is how I put mine together.
Prepare the Christmas Play Dough Mats
I created four different mini-holiday play dough mats. Yes, they are small. I specifically designed the little mats to fit into a little cello goodie bag. They print 2 sets per page. To prepare them, you need to print them, laminate them, and then cut them out.
Sometimes, readers complain that these are small. Yes….I designed them that way. If you are interested in larger playdough mats to use in a classroom setting, scroll down to the bottom of the post to see some larger playdough mat options.
Add Some Playdough
Of course, if you have play dough mats…..you need play dough. I found a package of little Play dough containers in the stocking stuffer/candy aisle of my local Target store.
If you don’t feel like battling the holiday crowds in the stores….scroll down to the bottom of the page for some Amazon affiliate links. There will be no additional cost to you when you make a purchase from a link, but a small portion of your purchase will be used towards maintaining this website.
If you are the DIY type and have some extra time on your hand, you can also easily make your own dough. Here are some posts to help you out:
Assemble Play Dough Mat Gift Bags For Your Preschoolers
I also included some “dough-lightful” little gift cards (both holiday and Christmas versions) in the free printable. Place a gift card, a set of laminated play dough mats, and 1- 2 containers of playdough in a little cello gift bag. Tie the bag with a pretty ribbon and you will have a cute holiday favor or Christmas gift for kids.
EASY PEASY!
I think that this is not only a gift that kids will enjoy, but parents will appreciate it….because it’s NOT candy.
Playing with playdough is a great way for kiddos to work on their fine motor skills, but the mats can also provide opportunities to practice counting, color identification, and patterning.
Increase the fun and learning opportunities by including more than one color of playdough in your little gift. Just don’t tag me in the pictures when the kids mix the colors. Does anybody else have serious play dough color mixing issues?
Scroll down to the bottom to find the form to get your free mini playdough mats.
Additional Christmas and Winter winter-themed playdough Mats
Are you looking for larger playdough mats for your kids? The free mini-playdough mats were designed specifically to fit into a little cello gift bag. If you are looking for larger playdough mats, I have some available in my store.
These fun Christmas-themed mats come in two sizes. I love that the playdough mats come in two different sizes so that you can print a full-page mat, or smaller ones that fit in pencil boxes (a perfect playdough task box)
The set also includes 0-20 number cards so that you can use them for a variety of counting and early math activities.
I also created a cute winter set that is perfect for January.
Playdough Mats for the Whole Year
There is also a bundle available that includes 12 sets and will provide playdough and hands-on math activities for the entire year.
Get the Free Mini Christmas Playdough Mats Today
Are you ready to put together some mini playdough mats for your kids? Click on the link below, fill out the form, and I will send them directly to your inbox. I hope that you and your kids enjoy the activity.
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Purchase Seasonal Playdough Mats in the Store
Stop by the store to pick up the easy-to-prep playdough mats today. They are larger mats perfect for a classroom setting.
Purchase The Christmas Playdough Mats on TPT
Do you prefer to shop at Teachers Pay Teachers? You can also purchase the Christmas Playdough Mats, Winter Playdough Mats, and Playdough Mat Bundle in my TPT store.
Christmas Playdough Mat Gift Bag Supplies
Below are some items from Amazon that can be used for the activities mentioned in this article. The links below are affiliate links. If you happen to purchase something from link, there will be no additional cost to you, but a small portion of your purchase will be used towards the cost of maintaining this website.
