Here are some EYFS Pancake Day Play Dough Mats which can be cut out and placed in the playdough area for children to create their own toppings out of playdough to add to the top. There are two very simple play dough mat designs for children to choose from.

Playdough is great for physical development and fine motor skills using the actions of squeezing, pinching, kneading, rolling and cutting all support the strength of the finger muscles and dexterity. Working with play dough also supports bilateral co-ordination skills from passing the playdough in co-ordination between different hands. Get downloading!