APPLE TREE PLAYDOUGH MAT – A COZY, HANDS-ON FALL ACTIVITY FOR PRESCHOOLERS
As the last golden leaves fall and we squeeze out the final bits of autumn magic, it’s the perfect time to bring a cozy, seasonal learning activity into your home or classroom. Our Apple Tree Playdough Mat is a simple, low-prep, and endlessly engaging way to celebrate the end of fall while sneaking in early math, fine-motor skills, and creativity.
Why This Apple Tree Playdough Mat Is Perfect for Fall (and Beyond!)
If your little learners love sensory play, they will absolutely adore this hands-on, open-ended playdough mat. Designed with bright, engaging illustrations, it invites kids to:
Build fine-motor strength by rolling and shaping tiny playdough apples.
Practice counting, number recognition, and early math.
Use imaginative play to decorate and “fill” the tree.
Explore colors.
Stay engaged and calm with a meaningful sensory activity.
It’s a screen-free, fall-friendly activity that kids will reach for again and again.
Grab your Apple Tree Playdough Mat printable here!
Just Add Playdough!
- Whip up a batch of homemade dough using our favorite recipe. You can find it here!
Prefer something quick? Click here for a playdough pack we love.
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