Letter formation activities

 I started teaching my son phonics when he was 3. It has been really challenging so I try to incorporate lots of games and crafts. To help him memorize letter formation I use different creative ways.

Playdough

Make outlines of a letter on a piece of paper. Then roll a coil and smoosh it to fill the letter. 

Sometimes we press small objects like pasta or beads into the dough.

And here we made a "monster" letter with lots of colourful eyes.

Stones or coffee beans

Trace a letter using coffee beans or little stones. You can use glue or do without it.

Сotton wool

Apply glue to the surface of a letter and press cotton wool into it. It's possible to decorate it with sprinkles.

Poking

Make letter outlines on the carton. Make holes in the lines using a toothpick. 

Stickers

Covering letters with stickers is so much fun.

Lego duplo

Form letters using Lego blocks.

Ripped paper

This activity is great for fine motor skills. A child rips paper and strengthens his fingers. So first rip coloured paper and then glue the pieces to form a letter.

These are some fun ways to practice letters. Feel free to share your thoughts n the comments.