Wanting to get your child practising forming the letters of the alphabet in a fun, sensory way? We love practising forming the letters using sand…
…but when the weathers cold- using flour in a tray can be a great indoor alternative.
What do you need?
- A Tray/plate/shallow box
- Paper
- Pen
- Flour
What do you do?
- Really easy, line the tray with paper.
- Then either write the letters of the alphabet on paper yourself or download and print our free letters of the alphabet printable.
- Pop one of the pieces of paper with a letter on , onto the tray and cover with flour
- Encourage your child to draw the outline of the letter in the flour
- Swap to another letter when they’ve mastered it!
What can children learn from this activity and how can they benefit ?
- Correct formation of letters of the alphabet, in a fun way, without the pressure of ‘getting it right’ using a pencil or pen.
- Fine motor skills (find out more about these here)
- Sensory play benefits- sensory play for many children can be very therapeutic and relaxing. Learning through sensory play can reduce stress and help children remember the formation of the letters easier.
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