language and literacy
shaving cream letters
This shaving cream letter activity is a wonderful way to combine sensory exposure and literacy!
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Fill a tray or cookie sheet with shaving cream or finger-paint.
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Have your child practice drawing shapes and writing letters.
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Place note cards next to the tray with names and other familiar high frequency words written on them.
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Encourage your child to write the words from the note cards into the shaving cream.
materials
tray or cookie sheet
shaving cream or finger paint
letter cards
word cards
Purpose
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Strengthens fine motor skills
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Promotes letter recognition
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Reinforces letter-sound connections
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Increases exposure to high frequency words
