Printer: A high quality printer is always recommended for the best results. If you are in need of a printer this Brother Wireless Printer is a great choice. I cut each pipe cleaner into four pieces, and added 6 pieces to each bag. I also added four pom poms and four googly eyes, along with the play-doh. Lamination Machine: Laminating printables are a great way to make them last longer. If you are planning on laminating to make games reusable, be sure to get a bunch of dry erase markers as well. Another fantastic invitation to play with these Halloween Monsters Playdough. If you make your own why not use some neon food colouring for even brighter more vibrant monsters. Aliens from out of Space

Here is a great homemade playdough recipe from I Heart Naptime that would be perfect! Don’t want to use playdough? Here are a few alternatives: The last step is to fold the bag toppers in half and staple onto the top of your bag. Voila! Instant Halloween cuteness, all in under 15 minutes! We just love this playdough tray to create some spiders. Paper straws and googly eyes make this a fun activity for your toddlers and preschoolers to do independently. MonsterIf you’re looking for a super cute Halloween goodie that won’t rot their teeth but will still excite the little ones, this is it – Halloween Play-doh Make Your Own Monster Kits!

If you enjoyed our Halloween modelling dough Mats, why don't you explore more of our EYFS Halloween resources below:

How does modelling dough aid learning?

Modelling dough is valuable for helping to develop essential fine motor skills for children. This includes learning how to roll, shape and poke. By using modelling dough, children will develop muscles in their hands needed to write, draw and paint. I use this recipe year round, but today I wanted to share specifically how I created a fun Halloween-themed play dough activity that was a hit! If you are like me in this area, read on! Here are some supplies to help you get started with a Halloween play dough experience in your classroom. These are just suggestions, you can use whatever you have on hand. Make some crazy and scary aliens with this invitation to create some Aliens with Playdough. Zombie Monsters

Inside this resource, you'll discover 6 Halloween-themed modelling dough Mats. This includes a pumpkin, bats, and night sky. Each mat comes with an instruction on what to make with modelling dough, enabling children's learning to be guided with a fun Halloween theme. Kid Friendly Safety Scissors: These are perfect for little kids learning how to use scissors. They cut paper but not fingers or hair! Another fun monster but this time zombie playdough monsters. My kids love all these monsters and like being provided with different items and colours to change the way that they look. Skeletons Don’t get me wrong. I LOVE play dough. It’s a wonderful way to strengthen the hands for writing. And it is one of THE BEST activities for calming busy toddlers. Play dough is also my go-to for children who are having a hard time with separation anxiety, as it’s so soothing. Arrange items on a tray. I used a chip and dip tray from the dollar store. But there are other types of divided trays available. Or use a few cafeteria trays with items arranged on them.Inside:This is the easiest Halloween playdough recipe that provides a fun fine motor activity for toddlers and preschoolers. Perfect for the home or classroom! A great activity for kids to set up an invitation to play with this pumpkin playdough recipe. Playdough This type of exploration is easily adaptable to different ages, interests, and abilities. Each child can explore as he chooses and can experiment with what he knows and wants to know. Some children like to pound and flatten the play dough. Others will make balls and snakes. Others will create a specific object or will name their completed creations. Play dough is a great exploration for creativity. Your preschoolers will enjoy rolling, squeezing, and pressing with the materials on this Halloween playdough tray.

Help children expand their thinking without telling them what to do. Ask questions or make “I wonder” statements to stimulate thinking. “I wonder what we could use to make a mouth.”“What do you think we could do now?”

Alternatively, you don’t have to laminate at all! The mats may not hold up as long but they will still be just as fun to use! Simply print out these resources and laminate these Halloween modelling dough Mats ready for your children to create artistic shapes!