Christmas Play-Doh Mats: A Hands-On Holiday Center Kids Love

Christmas Play-Doh mats are one of those magical little activities that sneak learning into your day without asking for much in return. Kids think they’re playing; you know they’re strengthening fine-motor skills, building vocabulary, and practicing shape and number concepts. It’s the kind of December win that keeps your centers humming along even when the holiday energy is off the charts.

What’s Included in the Set

This set includes 14 Christmas designs in both full-page and quarter-page sizes.
The full-size mats work beautifully for whole-group practice or morning tubs, while the quarter-page mats slide easily into centers, early-finisher bins, or even take-home packets.

You can laminate them, slip them in page protectors, or leave them as print-and-go—however you prep them, they stay durable through even the most enthusiastic squishing.

Why Play-Doh Mats Work in Early Childhood Classrooms

Each design encourages students to roll, pinch, press, and shape Play-Doh to complete a picture or follow a prompt.
These mats are hands-on, low-prep, and friendly for mixed-ability groups—perfect for PreK, kindergarten, and first grade.

Students stay engaged longer because each mat feels like a tiny holiday challenge. They also build predictable routines, helping calm the holiday buzz and giving you time to pull small groups or finish mid-morning tasks without constant interruptions.

Easy Prep, High Engagement

Play-Doh mats pair perfectly with morning work, centers, early finishers, or skill-based small groups.
They’re quiet, independent, and naturally motivating—which is exactly what you need in December.

And because they’re reusable, you can bring them back year after year without recreating the wheel.

Teachers You Need a Break

If you find yourself piecing together centers every month or scrambling for themed activities when the calendar flips, the 123 iTeach Club may be exactly the relief you’ve been searching for.

The club gives you PreK–2nd grade worksheets, coloring pages, Google Slides, and low-prep centers—all organized by month and skill—so you aren’t constantly reinventing plans at 10 p.m.

It solves the pain points teachers know all too well:

• Running out of prep time
• Needing consistent, skills-based activities
• Searching endlessly for resources that actually match your students
• Feeling overwhelmed when holidays and special events pile onto your schedule

And it offers something every teacher craves:

• A full library of themed resources ready to go
• Predictable routines that save time
• Less planning, less searching, and more teaching
• The peace that comes from knowing each month is already mapped out

Imagine having December (and every month after) wrapped up neatly—no stress, no last-minute scrambling, just purposeful instruction that fits your day. That’s the heart of the 123 iTeach Club.