I know from experience that kids don’t always love the pencil and paper activities when it comes to practicing their letters. Did you know that there are a lot of other alternatives to pencil and paper to help kids build the same skills?
Making the activity involve different sensory experiences can help kids have fun. When activities are a different sensory experience it can sometimes lock in the motor sequence needed to practice letters, shapes or patterns. It can also help to build some strength to make pencil and paper easier.
A few examples are using
- sand and popsicle sticks
- soap foam or shaving cream and a baking tray
- dry erase books
- chalk and chalkboard
- paintbrush and water
- bath crayons in the bath tub
Check out my video below to see these examples in action.
Be creative! There are so many fun ways to practice letters that don’t involve pencil and paper. You can even have your children make indents in a pillow or use a sequin flippy shirt or pillow if you have one. Play a guessing game by printing the letters in each others palms or on your backs with your eyes closed.
In the end, they are still learning the same skills needed for when they go back to the paper.
For more resources, visit our page on sensory concerns in children.
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