Using a pencil, I model a letter and then have the child or student try to write the same letter. They can trace over the modeled letter with their finger, then their pencil, and then try to write it. A good reason to save a stack of trays!
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Vegetable Tray Letters
To work on more tactile letter formation and pencil pressure, vegetable packaging trays are a great resource.
Using a pencil, I model a letter and then have the child or student try to write the same letter. They can trace over the modeled letter with their finger, then their pencil, and then try to write it. A good reason to save a stack of trays!
Using a pencil, I model a letter and then have the child or student try to write the same letter. They can trace over the modeled letter with their finger, then their pencil, and then try to write it. A good reason to save a stack of trays!
Monday, July 1, 2013
Tactile Letter Formation
Another fun way to form letters (straight line letters), is with objects such as toothpicks or popsicle sticks. I do this with my three year old son. Sometimes he just likes to create designs or play with the toothpicks, setting them side-by-side. Either way, it's a great way to develop fine motor skills. Popsicle sticks are a lot easier to manipulate and don't roll, but toothpicks work well also.
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