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Fall Writing Tray for Kids
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Encourage handwriting at home with this fun, fall writing tray! Writing trays are a stress-free way to teach Preschool and Kindergarten kids proper letter formation and handwriting skills.
Writing trays are also a wonderful way for kids to strengthen important fine motor skills and get exposure to sensory play at the same time.
This DIY fall writing activity for kids uses orange colored rice and pumpkin tracing cards that can be found at my Etsy shop!
Continue reading the full step by step instructions and to learn more about the benefits of writing trays!
materials
Uncooked white rice (3 cups)
Vinegar (3 teaspoons)
Orange Food Coloring
Pumpkin Tracing Cards (shop HERE)!
purpose
Builds new brain connections
Increases child’s ability to absorb what they are learning
Sensory play has a calming effect
Helps develop memory skills
Develops fine motor and language skills
Teaches proper letter and number formation
Reinforces letter and number recognition
Stress-free writing practice
Screen-free learning!
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directions
How to Make a Fall Writing Tray
Add 3 cups of rice to a large Ziploc bag
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Add 3 teaspoons of vinegar to the rice
Add several drops of orange food coloring
I also added a few drops of yellow food coloring, after I mixed in the orange food coloring, to give it a candy corn look!
You can also use red and yellow food coloring
Close bag and mix well!
Lay rice on a paper towel lined tray and allow to dry
It can take anywhere from 2-24 hours for the rice to dry
Once the rice is dry add it to a tray
I find that using a thin layer works best for a writing tray
Clip two clothespins to the back edge of the tray
Place a tracing card inside the clothespins
With the paint brush encourage your child to write the letter written on the card!
When finished, simply shake the tray to erase the letter!
Add a new letter or number card to the clothespins holder
Write in the rice!
Continue as long as your child is interested and engaged
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