Play Dough Numbers

Finding fun ways of practising the shape of numbers is important for keeping kids engaged. Play dough can be a fun way to represent the shapes of numbers.

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Writing on a whiteboard is a great way to allow your child to experiment with the shape of numbers.
Use printed number cards as a guide and practise writing the number shapes first.
When the child if confident with the number shape, use play dough or clay to form the number shapes.
Start with large size fonts and, as your child progresses, slowly shrink the size of the number.
Practise naming the number as you make the shape.