Fine Motor Resources

Searching for exciting math activities that celebrate Australian heritage? Look no further than our Aboriginal Symbols-themed Playdough Mats! These mats are an excellent resource for teaching counting, number recognition, and guiding young learners through the number sequence from 0 to 30.

Our Playdough Mats have been thoughtfully crafted to help children develop essential early math skills. By using these mats, your little ones will be able to:

• Recognize numbers from 0 to 30.
• Identify number names ranging from 0 to 30.
• Write numbers from 0 to 30 in both digits and words.
• Count quantities from 0 to 30, with or without ten frames.
• Solidify their understanding of the five Counting Principles.

These foundational numeracy skills benefit greatly from regular practice, so we’ve created a variety of math playdough mats with different themes to keep your kids engaged.

Aboriginal Symbols Meaning

Aboriginal symbols are an integral part of Australia’s rich cultural heritage. These symbols, often used in art and storytelling, convey deep meanings and connections to the land, animals, and ancestral spirits. Our playdough mats incorporate these symbols to not only teach math but also to introduce children to the profound significance of Aboriginal culture. Here are some of the symbols included:

• Waterhole: Represents a place where water gathers, essential for survival.
• Kangaroo Tracks: Symbolizes the presence and movement of kangaroos in the area.
• Meeting Place: Indicates a place where people come together for ceremonies and gatherings.
• Emu Tracks: Represents the movement of emus, important for hunting and tracking.
• Snake: Often symbolizes a creator being or a spiritual guide.
• People Sitting: Depicts people gathered around a campfire or meeting place.

Aboriginal Symbols Number Playdough Mats

Take a look at our Aboriginal Symbols-themed number playdough mats and set your students on the path to developing a solid understanding of numbers, all while enhancing their fine motor skills and appreciating the cultural significance of these symbols.

For more innovative ways to teach math, don’t forget to check out our related post: “How to Teach Math Using Number Playdough Mats.”

Download these number playdough mats to help your students become confident and fluent with numbers 0-30. There are 2 different fonts:

• Trace font
• Letter formation font

Each font includes the following variations:

• Number Words 0-30 (No Counting Images)
• Number Words 0-30 (Counting Images)
• Number Digits 0-30 with Ten Frames (Empty)
• Number Digits 0-30 with Ten Frames (Filled)
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