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Fun Handwriting ActivitiesDear Parents/CarersHere are some fun and engaging ways for your child to practise forming letters correctly. We have included a mix of art, indoor, outdoor and online ideas for you and your child to choose from. Avoid your child becoming bored and mix it up! Pick a different activity each day. Keep it fresh and interesting. Use the Letter Formation Guide sent home to help.Have fun! P1 Team
Use Chalk to practise forming letters on the ground, in your garden or in a safe place whilst you are out and about on your daily walk.
Chalk It Up
Spread some shaving foam into a tray and have a go at this messy but fun way of handwriting practise. Everyone will smell amazing after this activity!
Shaving Foam
Spread some glitter into a tray and form the letters in a magical and sparkly way. You can also use salt as an alternative to the glitter.
Sparkly Letters
Some help with b and d
Make sure you start gluing the letter where you would start if you were forming the letter. This is great because you can find a place in the house to display your letters and start your own art gallery.
Tissue Paper Letters
Another great fun idea and more art for your gallery!
Q-Tip paint
You can download this app, the light version is free.Not only does it help with forming letters correctly but also helps with sounding out and building words.
Pocket Phonics App
Copy and paste the link below into your browser and it will take you to the correct page. Then just follow the instructions, pick lowercase option, insert the letters you want to work on and you are good to go!h ttp://tp3-2018-cs19.herokuapp.com/letter_number_formation/
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