Playdough Exercise

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Age
3-6

Materials

 * Playdough.
 * Small container to store the playdough.
 * Hammer (plastic or wood).
 * Place mat.

Preparation
This is an individual presentation.

Presentation

 * 1) Introduce this activity at the shelf.
 * 2) Carry the tray to a table.
 * 3) Open the container of playough and set the top under the container.
 * 4) Set the palydough on the placemat.
 * 5) Pound the playdough with your handa few times.
 * 6) Allow the child to try.
 * 7) Show the child how he can use the hammer to pound the playdough.
 * 8) Allow the child to try.
 * 9) Put the work back on the shelf.

Purpose

 * Teach the student to control hand in a small area as well as with a small utensil.

Variation
Also can use be used with golf tees to allow the child to pound the golf tees into the playdough.