I am always trying to find fun and engaging activities for writing. I believe allowing children to practice writing should not only be restricted to lined paper. Finding different materials and ways to engage them in this seldom boring activity is one of my latest shopping adventure.
Glow in the dark paper has been my latest craze with my students. I bought two sheets which didn't come with the glow in the dark pen (Crayola brand). But just looking at the other glow kits the glow pen is basically a flashlight. From my previous blog posting, I wrote about finger lights found in most dollar stores. Those finger lights can be used for this kind of paper - white - works the best. I stick this up on a wall or board and have the child stand with their arm straight to practice sight words, phonetic words, letters, numbers and even math exercises.
Where can you find it? Winners, Walmart, Superstore, Zellers, Toysrus
Usually found in the kids art/ drawing supply section. This is Crayola brand and they sell the glow art kits but also just the glow in the dark paper. Having the flashlight pen would be best since they can practice holding it as a real pencil. Finger lights works the same way but would not be able to control turning on and off when writing and moving to the next word.
I hope this will help your child GLOW with happiness while practicing penmanship.
Glow in the dark paper has been my latest craze with my students. I bought two sheets which didn't come with the glow in the dark pen (Crayola brand). But just looking at the other glow kits the glow pen is basically a flashlight. From my previous blog posting, I wrote about finger lights found in most dollar stores. Those finger lights can be used for this kind of paper - white - works the best. I stick this up on a wall or board and have the child stand with their arm straight to practice sight words, phonetic words, letters, numbers and even math exercises.
Where can you find it? Winners, Walmart, Superstore, Zellers, Toysrus
Usually found in the kids art/ drawing supply section. This is Crayola brand and they sell the glow art kits but also just the glow in the dark paper. Having the flashlight pen would be best since they can practice holding it as a real pencil. Finger lights works the same way but would not be able to control turning on and off when writing and moving to the next word.
I hope this will help your child GLOW with happiness while practicing penmanship.