1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Once I Caught a Fish Alive | Nursery Rhyme Playdough Mat

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, once I caught a fish alive!

A little counting, a little creativity and a whole lot of playful discovery!

This beautifully illustrated nursery rhyme playdough mat features a peaceful pond, a little fisherman, delicate water lilies and soft countryside details, creating the perfect backdrop for hands-on mathematical exploration.

Children can create their own playdough fish, count them into the pond, make lily pads or invent their own watery adventures.

How many fish can they make? Can they create five? What happens if another fish swims along?

Learning through play:

• Encourages counting, number recognition and one-to-one correspondence.

• Develops fine motor strength and coordination.

• Supports communication, language and nursery rhyme familiarity.

• Encourages mathematical thinking through adding, removing and comparing quantities.

• Inspires imaginative play and an interest in pond habitats.

Perfect for early maths invitations, nursery rhyme activities, sensory play, childminding settings, nurseries, Reception classrooms and home education.

What's included?

1 beautifully illustrated A4 landscape printable playdough mat.

Simply download, print and laminate or use inside a reusable wipe-clean sleeve.

Because early mathematics is so much more meaningful when little hands are busy exploring!

Digital download | A4 landscape | The Early Years Edit