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.