Rain, rain, go away!

This activity is a great way to work on the pre-writing shape and also develop gross motor skills.

What you need:

Use chalk pens to draw rain on windows or a shower cubical by making lines from top to bottom. 

Use the sponge to wash the rain away and sing 'Rain, rain, go away'.

Then use the squeegee to wipe the water away, again moving from top to bottom to make the first pre-writing shape.

Alternatively, you could use dry wipe pens to write on the glass and then wipe it away with a dry cloth.

Writing on a vertical surface - supports the wrist in an extended position during writing, strengthens the wrist promoting a better grasp allowing the fingers to move more freely.

It also makes it easier for your child to see what they are doing because their hands are right in front of them. This will help them to coordinate their hand and eye movements, which helps with letter formation.

When kneeling or standing when working on a vertical surface, your child will be strengthening their core muscles. They can't slump or lean against a chair which means they use their core and back muscles to maintain an upright posture which will prepare them for writing on a horizontal surface such as a table or a desk.

Shoulder and Arm strength – Making large movements strengthens the shoulder and arm muscles. This will provide strength and stability to allow controlled hand movements when children begin to write.

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Anna

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