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CURRICULUM AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT   * 2 HOURS * LEVEL 2

The Literacy Learning Center

Writing Activities

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Learning to read and write sight words is an integral component to early childhood education. There are multiple ways in which this can be done through literacy center activities.
Some suggestions:
Rainbow Writing
Materials:
  • Printed sight word pages
  • Multiple crayons
Procedure:
  1. Children should trace the sight words with multiple colored crayons. This gives them practice spelling the sight words several times
Freezer Bag Painting
Materials:
  • Gallon sized ziplock bag
  • Colored tempera paint
Procedure:
  1. Place the paint in the ziplock bag and seal it well. Place the bags in the literacy center along with sight word cards.
  2. Children should use their fingers to write the words on the bag.
Extension: Children can also use Q-tips, chopsticks, or the ends of paintbrushes to write the words while practicing their tripod grip.
Outdoor Water Writing
Materials:
  • Water
  • Paintbrushes
Procedure:
  1. Choose a large area with pavement that is easily accessible. Bring paintbrushes and jars of water outside.
  2. Children should be encouraged to use the paint brushes and water to write their names, sight words, or letter shapes.