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Snow Writing Tray for Kids

winter sensory play

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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