I recently shared my Playdoh Cart on Instagram @mrshenryinfirst and I received a TON of questions about what was inside! So today, I'm finally sharing what's in my Playdoh cart! We love using Playdoh and I needed a way to organize all the things, so I used my favorite Ikea rolling cart and got busy. Here's what's included: First of all, if you wondering about HOW you will squeeze Playdough into your classroom routine, I promise it's not hard! And there are so many benefits to using Play Dough. It strengthens motor skills, it relieves stress, it inspires creativity and ignites imagination! And it's the perfect manipulative to use for literacy and math! What's easier than incorporating Playdoh into your literacy centers?! Teach your students the expectations for using and storing it and they'll LOVE the opportunity to use it each week! So without further ado, let's take a closer peek inside my Playdoh Cart! In the first tier, I have fresh Playdoh and my Build It Binder -> the Playdoh Version. I like to stock up on Bulk Playdoh and switch out when needed. Amazon has a great exclusive price on Bulk Playdoh HERE. If the Playdoh is stored correctly, it lasts quite a while! --> Wondering what a Build It Binder is? I'll tell you a bit about my Playdoh version below. Check out my previous post to learn all about my Brick Build It Binder HERE! Essentially, the Build It Binder is a portable way to store Playdoh (or LEGO) literacy activities and materials so that they can be used anywhere in the classroom or home. In my Playdoh Build It Binder, I have included the following early literacy activities:
I've also included Playdough BUILD IT BINDER Accessories:
These Build It Task Cards are fun and editable, so you can easily add your own tasks too! On the second tier of the Playdoh cart, I have two bins. The first holds my FAVORITE letter stamps. They came as part of the Playdoh Shape & Learn kits that I often purchase because I LOVE THEM! I like to use these letter stamps for small group at the guided reading table! You can find similar letter stamps on Amazon HERE. The second bin holds various tools that have come in the Playdoh kits I've purchased over time. I store them in plastic shoe bins so they can easily be removed and used at tables, etc. On the third tier, I have more Playdoh tools and another one of my favorite kits I've purchased from Playdoh. This kit is from the Playdoh Academy line of products and I purchased it from Target. You can find different ones from this line on Amazon HERE. In this particular kit, the cards include different shapes and then combine those shapes to compose a new shape! Hello math geometry standards :) I placed the cards and shapes in the plastic bin together and tossed the cardboard box it came in. I love how this cart stores everything with ease while also allowing for portability. And I love that all my Playdoh items have a home. When things are visible, they are sure to get used and not easily forgotten about. Do you like using Playdoh in your homeschool or classroom? Tell me how you use it in the comments below! And if you create a Playdoh cart of your own, be sure and tag me @mrshenryinfirst Pin Now, Save for Later!Looking for more ways to incorporate Playdoh in the classroom, check out these DIY Playdoh Kits.
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8 Comments
3/5/2020 10:19:40 pm
The post brought me back to the days when I was still young and playing Playdoh Cart. Of course, simple things like this makes me happy especially when I was young. Together with my playmates, we will be able to build something that Playdoh Cart can achieve. Of course, you need to be creative because if not, you will not be able to build something. I have to say that I had fun reading your post and I hope that my kids would adopt the creativity that I had back then!
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Shannon
6/8/2022 07:33:36 pm
How do I get the playdough binder stuff? I don’t see a link or store. Or maybe my phone is not letting me click on the underlined words. I would love to be able to create one of these for my classroom.
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Tammy Wall
8/5/2022 05:38:53 am
How do I get the cards and activity cards you have printed to go with the build a binder? I really want to make this for my room and would like to have them to go with the activity like the Build it card and rules and the binder activities.
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kc
8/5/2022 12:53:54 pm
Would love to purchase the things in the binder and task cards. Where is a link for the playdoh materials? Thanks
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Becky Weyer
8/30/2022 07:03:43 am
I would love to purchase the playdoh binder kit, but can't find it.
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Megan Ryan
12/26/2022 08:22:12 am
Hey there, where can I purchase this playdough build it binder kit?
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Jennifer
3/19/2023 08:15:38 pm
I really like the playboy activity you had with the shape cutters and the “animal” cards. I did not see any of these on Amazon can you give me any other tips on how to find them?
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Lynsey
4/22/2023 07:34:27 pm
I would love to purchase the playdough binder. Can you show me the link for purchase? Thank you :)
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