Since all I can think about is the beach lately, I decided to make some ocean/beach theme play dough math mats!
I also have a whole page of play dough math mats you can find at the link.
Print the mats and either laminate them or slip them into clear page protectors. I usually put them in page protectors and hook them together with metal binder rings to make them like a flip book. The top of each mat says, “Put [#] fish in the water.” Students will identify the numeral on each page, and count out the correct number of fish to place in the water.
There’s also a toddler mat for children who are not ready for counting yet, but need the fine motor practice. This mat simply says, “Put some fish in the water.”
Children can use play dough to make the fish by simply rolling the play dough into a ball. This would also work great with goldfish crackers! Other options to represent fish: pom-pom balls, flat floral marbles, bingo chips, craft foam fish shapes, fish shaped erasers.
Download the Ocean Play Dough Mats
Note: This printable is FREE. Just click to download.
Download the Ocean Counting Mats:
Download the Ocean Toddler Mat:
Enjoy! Be sure to check out the Ocean Activities category for many more ideas!
Fish Books to Read with This Activity
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I’m lov’n this one Karen! Going too laminate & use for our under the sea theme. Play dough fish, editable math using gold fish crackers ( both white & yellow cheddar) along with the book Rainbow Fish by E. C. ( using colorful gummy fish ) . Thank you sooo much for your great ideas to share with us !
Meryleen Felix,
Ca.
Thanks, Meryleen! Glad you like them & hope your students enjoy them, too!
Thanks Karen, I love these not only for the Ocean theme but for the letter O.
You could use play dough or little gummy fish, thanks again for your great ideas.
Thanks, Debbie! I didn’t think of gummy fish, but what a great idea!
I am so happy that I found your site. You have wonderful ideas! I’m going to use the Ocean Mats with our Ocean theme starting in mid July.
Thank you so much!
Chrissy
Thanks, Chrissy! I’m glad these came in perfect timing for you! Hope your students enjoy them!
wonderful . can use with my grandchild
I love your play dough mats and all of your ideas!
Thank you Karen! These are great! They are beautiful, eye catching, and functional! 🙂 I appreciate you!
Kathy