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Snow Writing Tray for Kids
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Encourage handwriting at home with this fun, winter snow writing tray for kids! 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 winter snow writing activity for kids uses sugar, iridescent glitter and mitten tracing cards that can be found at my Etsy shop!
Continue reading the full step by step instructions, the shop this project and to learn more about the benefits of writing trays!
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 formation
Reinforces letter recognition
Stress-free writing practice
Screen-free learning!
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directions
How to Make a Winter Snow Writing Tray
Add sugar to a large tray
Sprinkle iridescent glitter into the sugar
Clip two clothespins to the back edge of the tray
Place a letter card inside the clothespins
Invite your child to trace the letter in the sand with a paintbrush or their finger
Point out the lines on the letter and demonstrate to your child the proper way to form the letter
Simply shake the tray to erase!
Repeat with more letters
Continue as long as your child is interested.
If you are comfortable with it-leave the snow writing tray out and easily accessible for your child to play with independently
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