Looking for a few fun ways to work on academics over the summer? We’ve got you covered!
Small Children: Make or buy a sensory bin
Hide items in the bin for them to search for. This could include beads of different shapes/colors, upper/lower case letters, or numbers, etc. With this they can count, sort, and match upper to lower case letters etc. As they find the number or match the letters have them trace it with their finger in the sensory filling (i.e. beans, rice, kinetic sand etc). Then have them write it on paper with a writing utensil of their choice.
Anagrams
Have your child come up with a list of words (any words) and see how many words they can create with those words. Have them write these in BIG letters with sidewalk chalk. The big movements with the sensory feedback from the chalk on pavement will help retain the information.
Bake
Have your child choose a yummy recipe and use their math skills to figure out the correct measurements. Baking is also a great way to work on shoulder and hand strengthening that has an effect on their handwriting!
Does your child’s hand hurt after writing?
Do they exert too much force when writing? Have them practice writing on tissue paper without tearing it!