PreK students are curious, active beings and learn best through play and being actively engaged. In class, we are preparing for future academic and life success by building foundational skills.
Playdough provides students with many opportunities to practice essential skills that prepare them for academic success.
Squeezing, rolling, molding, cutting, and adding textures all engage little hands to build muscle control necessary for fine motor skills that will be used for writing, using scissors, drawing, and creativity.
These materials will be used to build students' foundational skills daily through play.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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