Rainbow Writing
One of the common errors that children have when they write rainbow letters is that they start from the bottom as you can see with the n...
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I Can Write a Rainbow
Choose different coloured felt tips or crayons to write each of the letters. Write the letters along the rainbow, thinking about where to...
Rainbow Salt Tray
You could either use the rainbow download below or a piece of coloured paper to create this colourful handwriting activity. Download your...
Playdough Letters
Roll out some playdough but leave it quite thick. Use your finger to press the letter into the playdough. Place a small ball/marble in...
Driving Lessons
Gather a collection of vehicles to create a rainbow. Park them in an arch or drive them along in a curve to create a rainbow shape. Set...
Air Writing
Air writing is where we write letters in the air using big arm movements, saying the phrase as we form the letter. Making large letters...
Make a Rainbow
This activity focuses on gross motor skills and crossing the midline. Show your child the letter r card. The curved part of the letter is...
Rainbow Race
You will need: pipe cleaner beads playdough dice Thread 10-15 beads onto a pipe cleaner. Then model how to roll some playdough between...
Out Comes the Rainbow
As our letters in this family all have a rainbow coming out, let's grab some recycling and create pom-pom shooters to send our own...
Roll a Rainbow
You will need: A Rainbow Template for each player Playdough Dice Each player needs their own rainbow. Take turns rolling the dice. Roll...
Rainbow Snacks
This activity is designed to introduce the movements needed to form the letters in the Rainbow family. During this activity, your child...
Decorate a Rainbow
This activity is designed to work on fine motor skills. Print the rainbow template below. Begin by tracing the lines using your index...
Supporting Your Child with their Pencil Grip
When your child holds a pencil, we want them to use an efficient grip, which allows them to write without pain or fatigue. The most...
Categories
Sometimes children can be reluctant to pick up a pen or pencil at home. Writing for a purpose or introducing a game like Scattegories can...
Jam Tarts
Baking is a great way to work on handwriting skills from writing a shopping list to mixing the ingredients! This simple jam tarts recipe...
Spider Legs Game
This is an Incy Wincy Spider version of Hangman. You can play using a blank piece of paper or download the template below. Take turns...
Race Down the Spout
You will need: Printable game sheet (or draw your own version) a coin two counters something to write with This is a race to see who can...
Invisible Letters
Writing invisible letters is a great way to fit in some letter formation practice if you are really busy! Here are a few different ideas...
Letter Hunt
Before you start, hide the letters l, t, i, u, y, j around the room. Say one of the Incy Wincy Spider phrases and ask your child to try...
Make a Spider
Each of the letters in the Incy Wincy Spider family contains vertical lines, represented by the water spout. This activity is about...
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