Playing is fun and learning can be too!

Mr. Potato Head pieces & Play Dough! AGES 2+

Age 2+, Age 3+, Age 4+, Age 5+, Age 6+, Fine Motors, loose parts

This was a fun loose parts activity! Play dough is great for working those fine motor muscles. This is also a great way to talk about parts of the body.

Materials (affiliate links):
Play Dough (I used homemade)
Mr. Potato Head pieces Boy
or Girl

Set out some play dough and Mr. Potato Head pieces and let kids create!

We had so much great conversation while they played!

They even made a mermaid and a snake!

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Shann Acevedo

Hi I’m Shann, a Preschool Teacher, mother of three and Creator of Learn As You Play. I have been working as a preschool teacher for 13 years with children ranging from 1- 5 years old. I believe that PLAY is a huge part of children’s learning and development. Children should be active and involved in their learning. Children learn best by doing. My goal is for children to develop a love for learning while having fun!

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