Think playdough is just for the early years? Think again!
In this episode, we explore how playdough can become your secret weapon for teaching maths concepts in Grades 3–6. From creating number lines to measuring angles, they share 8 classroom-ready ideas that will make your maths block more hands-on, differentiated, and downright irresistible.
This episode was inspired by a content planning session where we explored how to bring more fun and engagement to maths groups. What came out of it? A treasure trove of unique, brain-boosting ways to bring maths to life using one humble (and squishy) tool: playdough.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How playdough supports cognitive and social-emotional development
- Creative activities for teaching multiplication, area, perimeter & more
- Ideas for using playdough to make abstract maths visible and tactile
- A simple recipe to whip up your own classroom batch
- A free bonus guide to help you plan engaging maths lessons students will love
Whether you’re looking to reach visual learners, build fine motor skills, or simply change things up, these strategies will help you teach key maths concepts with confidence and creativity.
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Rainbows ahead,
Alisha and Ashleigh
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Free Guide: 6 ways to create math lessons your students love
Find visuals of the activities we spoke about today here.
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