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Rainbow Salt Writing Tray for Kids
Literacy Activity for Kids
This DIY Rainbow Salt Writing Tray is a fun and easy way for preschoolers and school aged kids to strengthen spelling, writing and letter formation skills. This sensory writing tray is a colorful activity that also promotes letter and sight word recognition!
This post will teach you how to make a sensory writing tray that will boost your child’s literacy skills in a fun, colorful way!
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Writing stages and Levels
Sensory writing trays are incredibly versatile and can be used with preschoolers and school aged kids alike! Below is a list of levels in which this salt writing tray can be used. Decide what writing level your child is at and start them there. Once they have mastered that level, guide them into the next stage of writing!
level 1
draw
scribbles
level 2
draw
lines
level 3
draw
shapes
level 4
write
letters
level 5
write name and words
level 6
spell words on own
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materials and purpose
materials
Construction Paper
Paint Brushes
Tray
Note Cards
Markers
Tape
Salt
purpose
Strengthens fine motor skills
Promotes early writing skills
Increases letter and sound recognition
Strengthens letter and sound connection
Fun sensory activity that engages children’s senses
Develops hand-eye coordination
Promotes phonemic awareness
Improves spelling ability
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directions
Rainbow Salt Writing Tray
Cut construction paper into strips to fit the tray
Cut one strip for each color of the rainbow
Line the strips in the tray so they overlap slightly
Tape the strips together
Place tape in each corner of the rainbow strip
Flip the rainbow paper strip over
Securely tape the paper to the tray
Tape the seams of the paper to prevent salt from sliding underneath the paper
Cover the bottom of the tray with salt
Use about 1/4-1/2 cup of salt
Be sure not to add too much salt or writing will be difficult
Set out an assortment of paintbrushes
Decide what level your child is (see the list above for writing levels)
Encourage your child to write according to their level
This could be scribbles, lines, shapes, index card words or independent writing
