Lesson 2: Playdough

Exploring the properties of playdough using hands and tools to manipulate it in different ways.

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Learning objectives

  • To explore playdough and its properties.
  • To use tools safely and with confidence.

EYFS outcomes

Physical development

  • Develop their small motor skills so that they can use a range of tools competently, safely and confidently.
  • Develop overall body-strength, balance, coordination and agility.
  • ELG: Use a range of small tools.

 

Expressive arts and design

  • ELG: Creating with materials: Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function.

 

Characteristics of effective learning

  • Playing and exploring.

 

Outcomes taken from Development Matters, 2021.

ELGs taken from the Statutory framework for the EYFS, 2021.

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Next steps

To create 3D landscape pictures.

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Created by:
Sophie Pickles EYFS,  
Art and design specialist
Sophie is an expert Early Years consultant. She has spent many years both teaching in Reception and leading, in her role of Head of Early Years and senior manager at an outstanding-rated, child-led setting. Sophie now works with many national educational…
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