Thanksgiving Dough Mats Fine Motor Centers for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kinder
Hands-on, play-based activities you can print and prep in minutes, so you can spend less time planning and more time playing.
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Thanksgiving Play Dough Mats fine motor center for your preschool and kindergarten classroom. Designed for hands-on learning, this printable set includes 12 themed mats featuring Thanksgiving favorites like a turkey, pumpkin pie, cornucopia, and more.
These Thanksgiving fine motor activities are perfect for preschool centers, morning tubs, small groups, and early finisher bins. Students can build and create with play dough, loose parts, or manipulatives while working on hand strength, coordination, and creativity.
Teachers love that these no-prep fine motor mats are easy to print, laminate, and reuse year after year, making them a must-have for low-prep November centers in any preK or kindergarten classroom.
⭐ What’s Included:
12 Thanksgiving Dough Mats:
- Turkey
- Turkey Dinner
- Pumpkin
- Pie
- Pumpkin Pie
- Cornucopia
- Wishbone
- Potatoes
- Pear
- Corn
- Football
- Acorn
⭐ Each mat invites students to:
- Build the shape using play dough
- Circle the colors they used to strengthen color recognition
- Trace the word at the bottom for early literacy and handwriting practice
⭐ Why Teachers & Students Love This Resource:
- Perfect for the Halloween season!
- Hands-On Learning – Builds fine motor skills, shape building, color recognition, and early writing.
- Low-Prep – Print, laminate, and use year after year.
- Versatile – Perfect for centers, morning tubs, small groups, or homeschool.
- Keeps Kids Engaged and learning!
What you'll receive
This is a digital PDF download. Your download link appears right after checkout and is also emailed to you. Nothing physical will be shipped.
Printing tips
Print on regular paper or cardstock at home or school. For centers you'll reuse, laminate the pieces or slip them into sheet protectors.
Terms of use
For use in one classroom or one home. Please don't share, upload or resell the files. Other teachers are welcome to grab their own copy.
Refunds
Because this is a digital download, all sales are final. If anything goes wrong with your file, email me and I'll make it right.
Questions
What ages is this for?
Activities are made for ages 3 to 5, and many work for 2 and 6 year olds too.
Can I use this for homeschool?
Yes! Everything works in a classroom, a daycare or at the kitchen table.
What supplies do I need?
A printer, paper and everyday classroom supplies. Setup directions with photos are included.
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