Check out these FREE Alphabet Playdough Mats that you can use with your little ones!
Playdough is a favorite at our house. There’s hardly a day that goes by that I don’t hear, “Mommy, can we play with the playdough?”
I also have little ones who love their alphabet (and two who still need to work on it a bit). So, I combined letter learning and playdough and created some Alphabet Playdough Mats.
*The free download at the END of this post.
A few of them may look familiar, as I used a couple of mat ideas from our FREE Winter, Spring, and Summer Playdough Mats!
*This post contains affiliate links.
Open-Ended Alphabet Playdough Mats
The idea is that you take the open-ended mat, slip it into a plastic sleeve protector {or laminate for durability} add a little playdough, while sneaking in some fine motor fun, and create a picture with it like you see in the example above. The mats are all open-ended so kids can get as creative as they’d like. You can use store-bought dough {like we used} or make your own.
This pack is perfect for kids who need some alphabet review or you can take it one at a time, printing off just the letter(s) you want. {And just for the record, ALL my kids love these mats; they are ages 2, 4, 5.5 and almost 9.} If you are a classroom teacher, this would make a GREAT fine motor/literacy center, too!
More FREE Printable Playdough Mats:
- Winter Mats
- Spring Mats
- Summer Mats
- Math Mats {PreKinders}
- ABC Mats {1+1+1=1}
- Shape Mats {3 Dinosaurs}
- Number Mats {Homeschool Creations}
- Learning Mats {Imagination Tree}
- People Mats {Pickle Bums}
There’s an App for That!
Alphabet Sounds Learning App has FOUR levels of interactive letter sound learning including a level for beginning sounds! Read more about it here.
Enjoy Teaching!
~Becky
Almost Unschoolers says
Those are great mats – we’re past the alphabet play stage…but some of those still look like fun!
thisreadingmama says
My boys are, too, but they begged to do them. I also had a little fun. 😉
Carisa (@1plus1plus1) says
Becky, these are great!!!!
thisreadingmama says
Thanks, Carisa. 🙂
Jodie @ Growing Book by Book says
I love these Becky! Can’t wait to use them with my boys!
thisreadingmama says
Awesome! We have already enjoyed them. 🙂
Veens says
They look so fun! I am sure Aarya will enjoy!
thisreadingmama says
I’m glad you have one that will enjoy them, too!
Karen @ PreKinders says
Those are fantastic!
thisreadingmama says
Thank you, Karen. 🙂
Katie @ Gift of Curiosity says
Love these! Printing them now for my kids, especially my daughter!
thisreadingmama says
Oh, I’m so glad you can use them with your daughter! 🙂
janeen says
super cute!! thank you!
thisreadingmama says
Thank you. 🙂
Jennifer says
unable to download these! 🙁 Links sending me to ebay! and pdf-doc converter links. ??
Jennifer says
Nevermind! I finally got it. I’m not sure what was happening there. ?? Thank you for the free resource!
Sara G says
These are so fun! Thank you for a great resource! : )
thisreadingmama says
You’re very welcome. 🙂
Iris says
I love the idea too! Great mats! Does the playdoh stick to the mats? Mine kept falling off so my boy lost interest soon cos he couldn’t show his picture off. Is it just the play doh we’re using? Does it usually stay on the mat without slipping off?
thisreadingmama says
We don’t usually move the mats beyond the table. We haven’t had a problem with it slipping off if we put them in a plastic sleeve protector or laminate them first. Maybe you could snap photos of his creations and he can show those off.
Lynette says
Please revise your blog post. I understand that many teachers would rather charge their colleagues money rather than honor the tradition freely sharing materials for the higher aim of benefiting all children… but it’s especially a bummer to read a great post with the expectation of free materials, and then get slapped with a $10 price tag once you’ve clicked on the link.
thisreadingmama says
I think you’re referring to the Learning the Alphabet link that’s mentioned in the post, but the Alphabet Mats are still free. The download link can be found towards the end of the post where it says, “>>Download this Alphabet Play Mat Pack by clicking HERE.<<"
Anna says
It’s always good to scroll to the end of the post to find the download link! And a note – if you browse this blog, you’ll find HUNDREDS of high quality free printables. This Reading Mama is one of the most generous bloggers around when it comes to “freely sharing materials.”
Paige says
Hi, I can’t download these? The PDF doesn’t load? 🙁
thisreadingmama says
Yes, it does. Have you tried any of these tips? -> https://thisreadingmama.com/downloading-printing-help/
Katie Mulrennan says
I have recently discovered your blog. My students ADORE these mats. I teach ages 2-6. They all love being creative with your mats and playdough! Thank you so much for providing this!! 🙂
thisreadingmama says
I’m blessed to hear you can use them.