Using these ‘special fingers’, write something in the sand tray to show the child what to do.Show the child how to hold your hand for writing in the sand tray – keep the index and middle fingers of your dominant hand next to each other and tuck your thumb and other fingers away underneath in the palm of your hand.Explain to the child that you are going to practice writing patterns and shapes in the sand tray.If possible, place the sand tray and cards on a larger tray and in a place on a low shelf that is accessible by the child.
Laminate the cards if possible, as they are more durable and can be used for other activities.Make the cards out of cardboard, with a variety of patterns drawn with thick lines (see the ‘Pre-writing Pattern Cards’ resource).Cards with pre-writing lines and patterns for the child to copy.A short ruler or piece of wood to smooth the sand after writing in it.Shallow tray, wooden box or baking tray.
Can follow instructions and model what he has been shown.
Level of Parent Involvement: Low, mostly preparation and supervision
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