This Animal Poo Play-Dough Mat and Activity is for Early Years teachers and practitioners who want fresh teaching and activity ideas – and for parents too! Break the taboos around toileting whilst teaching children about the different types of animal poo, and improving fine motor skills at the same time.  Using the terms “pinch”, “squeeze” and “squash” encourage children to learn new vocabulary and increase their dexterity whilst having fun! This animal poo playdough mat can be used as a stand along invitation to play or as a whole activity with a focus group.

It also contains all the links to the Early Years Foundation Stage and key prompts and vocabulary to help children learn and make progress.

Explore the rest of our play-dough resources here.