Winter Playdough Activities – Fine Motor Practice

Winter Playdough Activities – Fine Motor Practice

This resource includes winter-themed playdough activities for practicing fine motor skills in a clear and structured way.
It is designed for young learners and for students who need additional support.

Children work with playdough and complete simple tasks.
They press, roll, cut, shape, and model the playdough.
Each activity focuses on a specific fine motor skill.

The tasks are supported by clear pictures.
Students can understand what to do by looking at the visual prompts.
Only little or no reading is required.

This makes the resource suitable for Special Education, inclusive classrooms, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and early elementary students.
It can also be used in occupational therapy or other support settings.

Learning Goals

The activities help students practice:

• Fine motor skills

• Hand and finger strength

• Pincer grasp

• Pressure control

• Bilateral coordination

• Hand–eye coordination

• Pre-writing and pre-cutting skills

Working with playdough also supports sensory and tactile experiences.
Students learn through hands-on activities and repeated movements.

What Is Included

This resource includes:

• Winter playdough task cards

• Clear visual instructions on each card

• Activities such as:

  • Pressing and flattening playdough

  • Rolling balls and long shapes

  • Cutting playdough with scissors or a knife

  • Pressing shapes and patterns

  • Simple modeling and decorating tasks

Both color and black-and-white versions are included.
A short teacher guide explains the learning goals.
A simple DIY playdough recipe is also included.

The task cards can be laminated and reused.

How to Use This Resource

This resource can be used for:

• Fine motor centers

• Independent work

• Small group activities

• Occupational therapy sessions

• Special education classrooms

• Calm or structured work time

The activities are easy to prepare.
Only playdough is needed.

Grade Levels

This resource is suitable for:

• Pre-K

• Kindergarten

• Grade 1 (depending on ability level)

• Special Education

Important Information

This resource focuses on fine motor practice and skill development.
It is not a craft or art project.
The goal is to support learning through simple, structured playdough tasks.