Here are some fun ways for our children to practice writing without picking up a traditional pencil! It doesn’t feel like work for our kids and the kids usually love these alternatives because it feels like play!
- Rainbow Write: Write their name/words several times in different colors of the rainbow.
- Markers and Highlighters: Trace and write words using highlighters and markers. Kids love to trace and use bright colors!
- Use Q-tips: Trace numbers/letters/words with paint using Q-tips.
- Chalkboard or dry erase board: I prefer using a chalkboard with our children as it provides more sensory feedback than using the dry erase board. On the chalkboard, the student can write numbers/letters/words. Then they can use a small wet sponge to trace the letters and wash (erase) them away.
- Finger paint: Most kids love to finger paint. I know it can be messy, but the kids love the sensory play and its a great way to practice numbers/letters/words, especially if the student has trouble grasping a writing utensil.
- Salt or sand tray: Put salt or sand on a cookie sheet and have the child write numbers/letters/words in it.
- Watercolors: Trace and write numbers/letters/words using a paintbrush with watercolors.
- Shaving cream: Children also love to practice writing using shaving cream. You can keep the shaving cream contained by putting it on a tray or cookie sheet if you don’t like to clean up a bigger area.
Have Fun and Happy Writing!
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