This is a really simple activity to support learning to read, write and spell. We’ve used coloured salt in our version. However, play sand, soil, glitter or plain table salt works just as well. Store whichever material you use in a jar, then it’s something that you can bring out and use frequently. So here we go learning writing and spelling with a simple Salt Tray Activity for kids.
HOW TO MAKE A SAlt Tray
These are a great way to write, erase and do again time and time and works from using with pre-schoolers to working on mark making and those starting to write their letters -> see how it’s used here with ideas of the type of marks to make with Pre-schoolers.
They couldn’t be more simple to set up or use.
Salt Tray Activity for Kids Learning to Read and Write
How to set up a salt tray for use with kids to support learning to write and read.
Materials
- Salt
- Food Colouring
- Baking Tray
Optional
- Magnetic Letters
- High Frequency Word Cards
- Picture Cards e.g. from our Verb Pack
Tools
- Spoon
- Paint Brush
Instructions
- In a bowl mix the salt and food colouring together. For a more vibrant colour add more food colouring.
- Place in the baking tray and shake to even out.
- Set up for your child with letters, numbers, words or pictures depending on their ability level.
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Using Your Tray
As your child learns letter sounds, starts to work on word building, and with reading, spelling and writing of high-frequency words, you can use their tray again and again.
Check out our ideas for games and activities using your trays to learn to write and read with your child for more ideas.
