• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • About me & Le Chemin ABA
    • Disclosure
  • Activities
    • Workbook Bundle
    • Communication
    • Fine motor
    • Montessori
    • Sensory
  • Free Printables
  • Autism 101
  • Family Life
    • Marriage
    • Travel
  • Blog
  • Create a Progress Nook
  • Toy Checklist
  • Adapted Sign Language
  • Membership
  • Autism Activities Workbook Bundle
  • Advertise
  • Coaching
  • Shop

Special Learning House

Autism resources for exceptional families. Increase communication, learning and fun at home.

February 23, 2017

Fish bowl playdough mat (free printable)

Playdough mats are one of my favorite learning tools! This free printable fish bowl playdough mat will help your child build fine motor skills, have some sensory fun and learn new vocabulary.

Free Printable Fish Bowl Playdough Mat for Kids! | speciallearninghouse.com

Free Printable Fish Bowl Mat

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS ACTIVITY :

(We have included Amazon affiliate links for your convenience. You can read our disclosures here.)

  • Free printable fish bowl playdough mat (link to your download is right after the “materials section” of this post and at the end of the post)
  • Your favorite playdough
  • Laminating machine
  • Laminating sheets

Create Your Fish Bowl Playdough Mat

All you need to do to create your fish bowl playdough mat is to print out the image and laminate it! It’s as quick and simple as that to create a learning tool that will provide your child with hours of learning fun!

Step 1
Download the Free Fish Bowl Playdough Mat.

Step 2
Print it out.

Free Printable Fish Bowl Playdough Mat for Special Needs Kids. | speciallearninghouse.com

Step 3
Use a laminating sheet and laminator to laminate the playdough mat.

Free Printable Fish Bowl Playdough Mat for Special Needs Kids. | speciallearninghouse.com

Step 4
Use the playdough to make fish to put in your aquarium.

Free Printable Fish Bowl Playdough Mat. | speciallearninghouse.com
I hope you have a great time using this free printable fish bowl playdough mat! Leave me a comment! It makes my day!

TIPS FOR USING THIS FREE PRINTABLE FISH BOWL PLAYDOUGH MAT

  • Make a fish and prompt your child to do the same. Give him or her physical guidance to make a fish too if necessary at first.
  • Point to the fish and say “FISH”.
  • Point to the fish and ask your child “what is this?” Guide him or her to say “FISH” if necessary.
  • As a second step, you can also make water with the playdough to go in the fish bowl.
  • If your child is already verbal, ask your child questions such as “what is the fish doing?” (“swimming”) and “what color is the water?” (“blue”).

Looking for more printable sensory communication-building activities?

I created an entire workbook for you of printable activities that will help you build your child’s communication skills! Click here to go to the Sensory Communication Workbook.

Sensory Communication Printable Workbook for Children with Autism

 

Learn to create a Progress Nook for your child at home in 7 days

Receive 7 emails - 1 email each day - for FREE that will teach you exactly what to do, then receive emails once per week with fun learning activities for your child

Thank you! You will receive your first email in a few minutes and be able to take the first step towards creating a PROGRESS NOOK for your little one!

There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.

Powered by ConvertKit

Related Posts

  • 6 Thanksgiving Kids Crafts. Special Learning House. www.speciallearninghouse.com.6 Easy Thanksgiving crafts for kids with autism
  • Educational water activities for Children with AutismEducational water activities for Children with Autism
  • Bat Playdough Mat (Free Printable)Bat Playdough Mat (Free Printable)
  • 15 Zoo playdough mats #playdoughmat #playdough15 Zoo playdough mats
  • 30 activities for kids with autism that are not on the iPad #autism #specialneeds #spd #sensoryprocessing #autismawareness - speciallearninghouse.com30 activities for kids with autism that are not on the iPad
  • Free Printable Colorful Socks Playdough Mat for Kids with Autism and Other Special Needs. | speciallearninghouse.comColorful socks playdough mat for kids with autism (free printable)

If you loved this post, please share it!

  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

Related

Filed Under: Fine motor skills, Free Printables, Sensory activities Tagged With: fine motor, playdough activities, playdough mats, sensory

Reader Interactions

Trackbacks

  1. 10 Creative & fun ways to build your child’s fine motor skills | Special Learning House says:
    February 23, 2017 at 7:08 pm

    […] Create playdough fish with your free printable fish bowl playdough mat from Special Learning […]

    Log in to Reply
  2. Free printable fish matching game for kids with autism | Special Learning House says:
    March 24, 2017 at 5:08 pm

    […] you are looking for other fun and free educational printables for your child, take a look at my free printable goldfish playdough mat and my free printable pointing book for […]

    Log in to Reply
  3. Spring chicks sensory box for kids with autism | Special Learning House says:
    March 27, 2017 at 10:52 am

    […] Free Printable Fish Bowl Playdough Mat […]

    Log in to Reply
  4. 18 Sensory activities for kids with autism (+ book giveaway) | Special Learning House says:
    April 30, 2017 at 10:51 pm

    […] 3. Fish Bowl Playdough Mat. […]

    Log in to Reply
  5. Fill the fridge! Free printable food matching activity for kids | Special Learning House says:
    May 31, 2017 at 4:48 pm

    […] Free Printable Fish Bowl Playdough Mat Free Printable Pointing Book for Kids Treasure Hunt at The Natural History Museum Paris (+ Free Printable) Free Printable Fish Matching Game 6 Tips to Make Gardening with Children with Autism Easy & Fun (+ Free Printable) […]

    Log in to Reply
  6. 5 Awesome ways to teach special needs learners letters - Special Learning House says:
    June 7, 2017 at 12:35 pm

    […] Fish Bowl Playdough Mat (Free Printable) […]

    Log in to Reply
  7. Ice cream playdough mat (free printable) - Special Learning House says:
    July 24, 2017 at 11:18 pm

    […] Fish bowl playdough mat (free printable) […]

    Log in to Reply
  8. Colorful socks playdough mat for kids with autism (free printable) - Special Learning House says:
    September 27, 2017 at 10:43 am

    […] Fish Bowl Playdough Mat (Free Printable) […]

    Log in to Reply
  9. 8 Tips for Babysitting an Autistic Child (+ Free Printable for YOUR Babysitter) - Special Learning House says:
    October 30, 2017 at 10:31 pm

    […] Free printable Fish Bowl Playdough Mat […]

    Log in to Reply
  10. Communication Resources for Your Child with Autism - Special Learning House says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:27 pm

    […] Free Printable Fish Bowl Playdough Mat […]

    Log in to Reply
  11. 12 Sensory room tips for your child with autism - Special Learning House says:
    December 26, 2017 at 10:24 pm

    […] Fish Bowl Playdough Mat (Free Printable) […]

    Log in to Reply
  12. Creative and fun indoor activities for a rainy day - Special Learning House says:
    December 27, 2017 at 7:43 pm

    […] Free Printable Fish Bowl Playdough Mat […]

    Log in to Reply
  13. DIY dollhouses : cardboard townhouses, a dollhouse on wheels and a rooftop garden - Special Learning House says:
    December 27, 2017 at 9:56 pm

    […] Free Printable Fish Bowl Play Dough Mat […]

    Log in to Reply
  14. Building fine motor skills - Special Learning House says:
    January 24, 2018 at 12:28 pm

    […] 2. Fish bowl playdough mat […]

    Log in to Reply
  15. 30 activities for kids with autism that are not on the iPad - Special Learning House says:
    February 7, 2018 at 12:47 am

    […] Fish bowl playdough mat […]

    Log in to Reply
  16. 25 Sensory box ideas for your child with autism - Special Learning House says:
    February 21, 2018 at 2:19 am

    […] Fish Bowl Playdough Mat (Free Printable) […]

    Log in to Reply
  17. 3 fun light table projects for kids - Special Learning House says:
    April 3, 2018 at 9:02 am

    […] Free Printable Fish Bowl Playdough Mat […]

    Log in to Reply
  18. Fabulous and free autism resources - Special Learning House says:
    May 7, 2018 at 11:52 am

    […] Printable fish bowl play dough mat […]

    Log in to Reply
  19. Father's Day Coloring Page (Free Printable) - Special Learning House says:
    May 31, 2018 at 9:57 am

    […] Free Printable Fish Bowl Play Dough Mat […]

    Log in to Reply
  20. calming sensory activities for autism - Special Learning House says:
    September 7, 2018 at 4:39 pm

    […] Fish bowl play dough mat (free printable) […]

    Log in to Reply
  21. Free Printable Sensory Break Cards for Kids with Autism - Special Learning House says:
    October 1, 2018 at 10:07 pm

    […] Free Printable Fish Bowl Playdough Mat […]

    Log in to Reply
  22. How to make a visual schedule for your child with autism - Special Learning House says:
    October 8, 2018 at 8:31 pm

    […] schedule for autistic learners showing 3 activities : (1) a fish bowl play dough mat activity (you can download the printable activity here), (2) sand play with sand toys and (3) playing on the iPad. This shows your child that he or she […]

    Log in to Reply
  23. Sensory Break Ideas for Kids with Autism - Special Learning House says:
    October 15, 2018 at 11:37 pm

    […] 3. Use play dough with this fish bowl play dough mat. […]

    Log in to Reply
  24. Fill the Lake with Fish! Free Printable Matching Game for Kids - Special Learning House says:
    January 6, 2019 at 8:44 pm

    […] Free Printable Fish Bowl Playdough Mat Free Printable Pointing Book for Kids Treasure Hunt at The Natural History Museum Paris (+ Free Printable) Free Printable Fish Matching Game 6 Tips to Make Gardening with Children with Autism Easy & Fun (+ Free Printable) […]

    Log in to Reply
  25. Field Trip Ideas for Children with Autism - Special Learning House says:
    January 14, 2019 at 4:55 pm

    […] 2. Do a related sensory activity when you get back home. Did you just visit the aquarium? Engage your child in this fun printable fish bowl play dough mat. […]

    Log in to Reply
  26. Autism Play Activities to Engage Your Child - Special Learning House says:
    January 29, 2019 at 3:48 pm

    […] out and laminate this fish bowl play dough mat and have some fun with play dough with your […]

    Log in to Reply
  27. Play Alone Activities for Kids with Autism - Special Learning House says:
    February 4, 2019 at 4:00 pm

    […] 3. Fish bowl play dough mat. […]

    Log in to Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Primary Sidebar

please consider a donation to Special Angels Adoption

Follow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on LinkedInFollow Us on PinterestFollow Us on Instagram

What are you looking for?

Alix Strickland Frénoy from Special Learning House.

Hi friend! I'm Alix, the girl behind this blog and founder and director of the Le Chemin ABA Learning House for children with autism and other special needs in Paris, France. I create educational activities and spaces to help children with special needs learn and thrive!

Increase your child’s communication with this sensory workbook!

pink, aqua and orange sensory communication workbooks for kids on the autism spectrum

Search by category

Join 12K + parents and follow my autism center on Facebook!

Join 12K + parents and follow my autism center on Facebook!

Free printable signing poster : the first 9 signs to teach your child (click on the photo)

First 9 signs to teach your child with autism or other special needs to communicate. | speciallearninghouse.com

Increase your child’s sensory play with our collection of play dough mats!

a boy playing with play dough

Your Child’s Learning Materials

Fabulous & Free Autism Resources
Follow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on LinkedInFollow Us on PinterestFollow Us on Instagram

My Articles for the Autism Daily Newscast

ADN

Favorite Posts

28+ Autism Activities : communication, fine motor, sensory play, playdough stamping & more!
3 fun light table activities for kids
25 Sensory box ideas for your child with autism
10 Sensory Toys Every Autistic Child Needs at Home
Fabulous and free autism resources for parents
Autism Worksheets to Help Your Child Thrive
Free Printable List of 62 Social Skills to Teach Kids with Autism
DIY Fidgets for Kids with Autism
Autism Workbooks (Printable Activities to Teach Language & More from an Autism Expert)
5 Awesome ways to teach special needs learners letters

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Read our privacy policy and disclosures →

Footer

  • Advertise
©2016-2019 Alix Strickland Frénoy. This site contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. For questions about content, photography, adapted programs or sponsor work, please contact [email protected]
loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.