High Frequency Word Play Dough Mats

Mastering sight recognition of high-frequency vocabulary words is vital for early reading fluency. These playful printable mats make word repetition practice hands-on fun while building key fine motor skills too!

The set includes write & wipe mats for the top 12 most commonly used words in beginning reading texts.

Words included in the set are:

• said

• the

• and

• was

• he

• she

• put

• went

• have

• when

• my

• that

Each word has traced letter outline spaces where students mold playdough letters. Forming whole words repeatedly cements proper spelling while molded creations inspire imagination play. There are also opportunities to fill words in with patterns like polka dpots made from their play dough. Then underneath they can use a whiteboard marker to write the word.

Besides literacy skills, using playdough builds up finger muscles and dexterity key for later pencil grip and writing prowess. Different resisting textures like popcorn kernels or beads could also fill mat spaces, developing sensory integration.

With leveled word options, self-checking ability and endless creativity potential, these playdough mats double early childhood learning through imaginative play. Multisensory engagement leaves lasting literacy impressions! Students will beg to practice these foundational vocabulary essentials!

Included in this resource are 24 PDF prinatable pages