These Plains Cree alphabet playdough mats are a wonderful tool for kindergarteners to practice identifying, forming, and naming alphabet letters and sounds. By using these mats, students can strengthen their fine motor muscles while engaging in a tactile exploration of the alphabet. The mats include 17 letters of the Syllabic and Syllabics Roman Orthography Alphabet, which are the only two ways to read and write in Plains Cree. However, if playdough is not available, other manipulatives such as