• Black construction paper
• Green construction paper
• Wiggly eyes
• Glue
• Tape
• Scissors
Children cut out fries from sponges and then use tweezers to count out the correct number of fries.
This is a simple cutting activity to practice straight lines and circles. It also combines counting skills.
• Scissors
• Markers
• Stick Glue
Children write their name, cut a stem and flower to create a flower garden.
This activity combines several skills. Children practice cutting straight lines as well as circles. They also work on writing the letters of their name.
• Different colored construction paper
• Straws
• Bowls
Children pick one color that they want. They cut strips of paper and then pick them up as part of a race with the suction of a straw and place it in their bowls.
The goal of this activity if to work on simple cutting skills. It then combines visual perceptual skills while looking fro your own color as fast as possible.
• Wiggle eyes
• Glue
• Tape
• Marker
Children make a little shark by cutting out a circle and some triangles.
Children practice their cutting skills by cutting circles.
• Dry erase marker
• Magnetic Letters
• Magnetic wand
• Water
• Plastic Tub
• Dish soap
Children use their magnetic wand to pick out letters from a container of soapy water. They then practice writing the letter on the laminated letters worksheet.
This activity works on using senses other than visual to look for letters. It works on identifying the letters, sounding out starting sounds and practicing letter formation.
• PDFs
• Ziplock bag
• Sharpies
• Black construction paper
Search for letters on your image and practice writing that letter.
Children use visual perceptual skills to uncover hidden letters. They then practice handwriting skills.
• Tray
• Sand
Let’s go to the sea and play with the sand! Draw your letters in the sand by copying one of the letters on the cards. Children can use their fingers or a dry paintbrush.
Using sand is a wonderful sensory medium to practice writing our letters. Writing on mediums other than pencil and paper is an effective way to learn how to write letters and numbers for children of all ages.
• Salt
• Food coloring
• Ziploc bag
• White paper
• Small box
• Pencil with eraser
Children create colored salt using food coloring. They then practice letter formation using a the eraser part of a pencils.
A multi sensory approach to handwriting is a great way for children to learn correct letter formation..
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• Paper Towel roll
• Scissors
• Push pin
• Markers
• Pencil
Children twist the telescope to look for hidden letters. they then practice writing their letter on paper.
This is a great visual motor activity for children. They practice matching upper and lower case letters then practice letter formation.
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• Home Sweet Home Primary Strokes PDF
• Pencil
• Small bag
• Scissors (to cut the hearts)
Pick a number card, identify it on the sheet and draw the primary stroke associated with that number.
This activity combines number recognition, counting as well as working on drawing primary strokes correctly