Description
Do your Kindergarten students struggle with fine motor skills, letter formation, or sentence structure? Brighten up your classroom or bulletin boards with these No Prep Spring and Summer crafts for kids! This resource is designed to support occupational therapy skills through fun, hands-on activities that promote fine motor development, visual perception, and handwriting.
The 34 page PDF will be available electronically immediately following payment.
Created by a COTA, these easy print, color, cut, and paste instructions, students will stay engaged while enhancing their scissor skills and writing abilities. These could be a great addition to your Summer school curriculum.
All you need are scissors, paper, crayons, glue, and a pencil. 15 print and go crafts with writing pages are included. Save your prep time for other things!
When is a Good Time to Use This Spring and Summer crafts for kids Packet?
•Morning work or writing centers
•Occupational therapy sessions – You can spend a 30-minute occupational therapy session using just one of these worksheets, as they encompass a variety of skills like coloring, cutting, gluing, visual perception AND writing. A great way to get data on cutting and writing skills for progress reports.
•Early finishers
•Seasonal thematic lessons or Summer school crafts
•Special education settings
•Homeschooling
•Supplementary material for writing practice
What is Included in the PDF?
•15 fun and simple crafts for the Spring and Summer months
•March: Leprechaun, bunny, egg basket
•April: Ladybug, caterpillar, nest
•May: Flower, butterfly, frog
•June: Sun, tree house
•July: Firework, ice cream
•August: Sandcastle, watermelon
•Visuals for materials needed and step-by-step directions
•Models of each craft
•One-page templates for each craft
•Word banks for writing prompts
•Fine motor, cutting, and coloring activities
What Skills Are Students Working On with This Spring and Summer crafts for kids Packet?
- 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
•Versatile Application: Suitable for various educational settings, including special education, OT sessions, and early finishers.
•Comprehensive Coverage: Activities span across Spring and Summer themes to keep students engaged throughout the seasons.
•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: Includes visuals for materials, step-by-step directions, word banks and models for each craft.
