🌟 Hands-on Alphabet Play Dough Mats A–Z

Struggling to find literacy activities that are engaging, purposeful, and curriculum-aligned? These Hands-on Alphabet Play Dough Mats A–Z are designed to save teachers time while building essential literacy and fine motor skills in early learners.

📘 What’s Included

• 2 versions of each mat:
• • Uppercase & lowercase letters with matching picture prompts
• • Letters only for independent practice
• 3 font options: NSW font, VIC precursive font, and a fun chunky font
• Editable mats – customise to suit your students
• Teacher checklists for fine motor and English skills
• Discussion mat – leave at the activity for helpers, volunteers, or aides

🧑‍🏫 How It Helps Teachers

✔ Saves planning time – just print and go

✔ Supports literacy rotations, small groups, interventions, and morning tubs

✔ Builds handwriting readiness, letter recognition, and phonics awareness

✔ Encourages purposeful, play-based learning instead of “busy work”

✔ Provides easy assessment with ready-made checklists

📚 Curriculum Links

• Australian Curriculum – English: Supports letter knowledge, phonemic awareness, and early writing skills
• Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF): Strengthens fine motor skills, creativity, and early literacy foundations

🎁 Bonus

Every roll, press, and squish of play dough reinforces letter-sound knowledge and strengthens pre-writing muscles, giving students real skill development while keeping your classroom stress-free.

✅ Perfect for Preschool, Kindergarten, and Year 1 classrooms, as well as literacy intervention groups.