Here are a few ideas that will help keep your child excited and interested in writing practice. Writing in Rice Also try sand, shaving cream, whipped cream, or pudding. photo courtesy of Let’s Explore Paint Bag Writing You can also try hair gel in the bag. Printable Letter Tracing Cards These are great for …
B and I started with a number drawing activity. I drew a house and asked him “Can you draw 1 door? 2 windows? 3 flowers? 4 clouds? etc”. It didn’t take long and he wanted to draw his own thing…. So we switched to Simon Says Drawing. He would say “What else does it …
Spelling with Toys is a great way for beginning readers and spellers to make words. Spelling with toys is also great for creative thank you notes! We used some of B’s toys to take this picture and make it into birthday thank you notes. I got the idea from Family Fun Magazine. Not only did …
Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot of “Mom, how do you spell (insert any word)?”. I decided to make this alphabet dictionary for B so when he asks we can write it in his dictionary and it will be there to refer to later. To make this, cut two or three pages at once. For …
To make a plastic bag book, staple 3-5 plastic bags together at the bottom of the bag so that the openings face out. Cover the staples with tape. This will be the binding of your book. Cut cardstock or paper to the size of your bags. As you write each page, slip it …
Even before toddlers and preschoolers can write letters or spell words, they still enjoy writing notes to family members, drawing pictures, making lists, folding paper, using the paper for pretend play, etc. That’s how this writing box comes in handy. I made this special writing box for B. In it I put scraps of …
You will love this custom handwriting printable! Put in anything you want your child to trace and print it. I used the Handwriting Worksheet Maker. I typed in his first and last name and hit print. I also printed the alphabet with capital and lowercase letters. Hint: You can laminate it or cover it in contact …
Writing in rice is a fun sensory experience! Before trying the rice I tried sugar (attracts ants) and salt (too messy). B had a fun time writing in rice. It was easy to see on the floor for pickup purposes. I wish I would have made the area bigger for him to draw and write …
Overall, this Shopping List Activity is something simple that is well worth the time to create if it keeps your child happy in the grocery cart (although a doughnut or sucker works well too). It can be adapted to all ages and specific needs of each child. (older kids = making the list themselves) …