an activity for preschoolers:
Recreate numbers, shapes and more with modeling materials!
before you begin:
Gather dough or other modeling materials. Provide a tray or flat surface for children to work.
activity goals:
To create hands-on connections with STEM lessons.
furthermore:
A hands-on approach is a valuable way to reinforce the concepts learned during lessons.
Recreate numbers, shapes and more with modeling materials!
before you begin:
Gather dough or other modeling materials. Provide a tray or flat surface for children to work.
activity goals:
To create hands-on connections with STEM lessons.
furthermore:
A hands-on approach is a valuable way to reinforce the concepts learned during lessons.
let's get started
step 1
Allow children to play with and manipulate the dough to discover how to work it and create shapes.
Allow children to play with and manipulate the dough to discover how to work it and create shapes.
step 2
Prompt the children to use their dough to create a concept that has been discussed in class. For example, if you've been discussing shapes, have the children create one of the studied shapes. This can be done for 2- or 3-dimensional shapes.
Prompt the children to use their dough to create a concept that has been discussed in class. For example, if you've been discussing shapes, have the children create one of the studied shapes. This can be done for 2- or 3-dimensional shapes.
step 3
Have children also recreate numerals and letters as they are studied. This is a great way to familiarize children with these shapes before they practice drawing them.
Have children also recreate numerals and letters as they are studied. This is a great way to familiarize children with these shapes before they practice drawing them.