Creative Play time

Easter Playdough Mats

Create a colourful Easter garden using playdough and simple shapes.

  • Perfect for ages 3yrs+
  • Supervision recommended
  • Great for group or individual play

Materials Needed:

  • Playdough (2–3 colours)
  • FREE Easter Playdough Mats printable (Easter Frame + Easter Basket)
  • A laminator or plastic sleeve for reuse
  • Imagination

How to Play:

Create Your Easter Play Scene - Use the frame to design your own Easter world. Fill the basket with eggs, then add fun details like flowers, bunnies, chicks, and patterns. Roll, squish, and shape the playdough to bring it all to life.

Play Tips:

There’s no right or wrong way to play
Encourage storytelling as they create
For younger children: focus on rolling + squishing
For older children: try patterns or build a full Easter scene

What they’re learning (while playing)

Strengthens little hands (fine motor)
Sparks creativity + imagination
Builds language + storytelling
Encourages problem-solving
Boosts confidence

Loved by educators, backed by EYLF:

Outcome 3: Physical wellbeing
Outcome 4: Confident + involved learners
Outcome 5: Effective communicators

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