Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to engage your senses while exploring the writing process.
Materials and Prep
- Paper
- Pencils or crayons
- Sensory items such as sand, rice, fabric scraps, or textured materials
- Scissors (with adult supervision)
- Glue (with adult supervision)
No prior knowledge or preparation is necessary for this lesson.
Activities
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Sensory Writing:
Spread a sensory item, such as sand or rice, on a tray or flat surface. Use your finger or a writing tool to practice writing letters, numbers, or simple words in the sensory material. Feel the texture and enjoy the sensory experience while practicing your writing skills.
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Texture Collage:
Collect various textured materials like fabric scraps, rough paper, or smooth paper. Cut or tear them into different shapes and sizes. Arrange and glue the pieces onto a larger piece of paper to create a texture collage. Use your writing tool to label the different textures you used.
Preschool Grade Talking Points
- "Today, we are going to explore writing using our senses!"
- "We will use our fingers to write in sensory materials like sand or rice. It will feel different than writing on paper."
- "We will also create a collage using different textures. We will cut and glue different materials onto a piece of paper."
- "Remember to use your writing tool to label the different textures in your collage."
- "Have fun exploring writing with your senses!"