Playing is fun and learning can be too!

Play dough & Glass Nuggets! AGES 3+

Age 3+, Age 4+, Age 5+, Age 6+, Art, Fine Motors, Fine/Gross Motor Skills, loose parts, Transient Art

Squishing, rolling, sculpting, molding . . . young children love to play with play dough. Add some props from around the home and play dough play becomes a powerful way to support your child’s learning. This simple preschool staple lets children use their imaginations and strengthen the small muscles in their fingers, the same muscles they will one day use to hold a pencil and write.

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Glass Nuggets
Play dough

When it’s time to clean up pulling all the small objects out of the play dough is very good for our fine motors as well!

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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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