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First Week Learning Centers Play Dough Mat

A printable first week learning centers coloring pages page featuring play dough mat.

Format

PDF

Page size

Letter & A4

Difficulty

Medium

Best for

Ages 5-9

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01About this page

This printable coloring page shows a cheerful classroom play dough station with the bold heading “PLAY DOUGH MAT” centered across the top. A friendly teacher with short hair, round glasses, earrings, and a big smile stands behind a table, holding a clipboard in one hand while gesturing with the other as if welcoming children to the activity. In front of the teacher is a large rectangular play dough mat with rounded corners, giving kids a broad open area to color and imagine using for hands-on learning. To the right side of the table sits a small play dough container with an oval label area, and below it is a soft blob of dough. The composition is simple and spacious, with clean classroom cues and large shapes that are approachable for young colorists. Details such as the teacher’s hair, glasses, hands, clipboard clip, container rim, and mat border add variety without making the page too busy.

A smiling teacher introduces a play dough mat activity at a classroom table.

teacherglassesclipboardtableplay dough matplay dough container

Coloring ideas

  • Use a bright color for the teacher’s cardigan to make the character stand out.
  • Color the play dough mat with a light shade so pretend creations can be imagined on top.
  • Give the play dough container a bold color and leave the oval label area lighter.
  • Add a fun clay color to the dough blob, such as purple, blue, or orange.
  • Use different tones for the hair, glasses, and clipboard to separate the small details.

Suggested palette

school bluesunny yellowsoft peachbright redplay dough purpleleaf greenwarm brownClassroom learning center
02Ways to use it

Perfect for home, class & quiet time.

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02What paper size does the PDF use?

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03Can I print this for a classroom or library group?

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