Description
Do your Kindergarten or 1st grade students struggle with fine motor skills, letter formation, letter identification or sentence structure? Brighten up your classroom or bulletin boards with these ABC Crafts and Writing pages. This resource is perfect for kindergarten and first-grade students who are learning the alphabet. Created with occupational therapy students in mind, it combines hands-on activities that not only make learning fun but also support fine motor skills, visual perception, and phonics. Each letter of the alphabet is paired with both a black-and-white craft activity, and a writing page where students can put their new skills to work by writing a sentence about their creation. All your students will need are scissors, crayons, glue, and a pencil.
Created by an experienced COTA, the 56 page PDF will be available electronically immediately following payment.
Ideal for “letter of the week” activities, this resource keeps young learners engaged and motivated to explore more. With a focus on letter recognition, sounds, formation, and fine motor development, it’s a versatile tool that can be used during various parts of the day, whether for morning work, warm-up activities, or specific occupational therapy sessions.
Included in this ABC Crafts and Writing PDF:
•52 craft activities, 2 styles for each letter of the alphabet. You or your students can decide which style to use.
•A writing page for each letter where students can assemble their craft and write a sentence.
•Engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that require minimal prep. Just print the pages you need.
When is a Good Time to Use This ABC Crafts and Writing Resource?
- Morning work or writing centers
- Occupational therapy sessions
- Early finishers
- Summer School
- Bulletin board ideas
- Special education settings
- End of Year Activities
- Back-to-school fun
- Letter of the week addition
- Homeschooling
- ABC countdown at the end of the school year
- Bulletin board for back-to-school night or your classroom. Each student can complete a letter.
What Skills Are Students Working On with This Resource?
- Fine motor skills: Enhancing dexterity through coloring, cutting, and gluing
- Visual perception: Organizing and interpreting visual information
- Handwriting: Practicing letter formation, sentence structure, baseline adherence and spacing
- Scissor skills: Developing proper cutting techniques
- Executive Function Skills: Planning what materials to use
- Independence: Following visual directions to complete tasks
Key Features of the ABC Crafts and Writing
•Versatile Application: Suitable for various educational settings, including special education, OT sessions, and early finishers. No time for the full activity? Students can draw their own picture on the writing pages.
•Comprehensive Coverage: Activities are general and can be used any time of year to keep students engaged.
•Minimal Preparation: Just print and go! Crafts are on one page for easy printing and less prep time.
•Differentiation Tips: Use white cardstock for students struggling with scissor skills for better control and precision.
•Visual Supports: Model for each craft and a sentence to trace and copy.