Phonics Playdough Mats

Kids trace, roll, smoosh, and master phonics in a hands-on way with these 26 Phonics Playdough Mats! Designed by a former K-3 teacher turned homeschool mom, these mats make letter recognition and sounds a playful adventure for your Pre-K/Kindergarten crew. Print, laminate, and learn while you play!

What's Included:

• 26 Phonics Playdough Mats (one per letter, A-Z)
• Easy-to-follow "How to Use" guide

How to Use:

1. Prep: Print mats and laminate or slip them into protective sleeves for durability. (Note: Playdough sticks to plain paper, so lamination or protective sleeves are strongly encouraged.) Alternatively, use crayons, markers, dot markers, or stickers for non-laminated sheets.
2. Materials: Each child needs a standard playdough container and a dry-erase marker.
3. Activities:
   • Roll playdough into "snakes" to form letters or trace them with a dry-erase marker.
   • Shape playdough balls and place one in each circle on the mat.
   • Smoosh balls while practicing letter sounds.
   • For letters with one sound, practice handwriting by tracing the line with a dry-erase marker.
   • In question boxes, kids smoosh only the ball under the correct answer for interactive learning.
4. Versatile Use: Perfect for whole-class lessons, small groups, or literacy centers.

Bring phonics to life with this engaging, reusable resource! Happy teaching! ~Amanda