This sandbox stores easily. Just put the lid back on and put it away. Alphabet Collage Have children create letter collages by finding, cutting out, and gluing oversize letters from magazines ads and packaging materials on a piece of construction paper. Name Puzzles Have your child print his or her first name on an envelope and on a blank word card in large, well-spaced letters. Children cut their name cards into seperate letters and store the letters in the envelope.
Children can count the letters in their name, and play games with a partner.
For example, they can put all the letters from both names face down and mix them up. Partners take turns choosing a letter. Fancy Letters Have children write a few large letters of the alphabet on a sheet of drawing paper. Then have them use paints, markers, and different collage materials to form the letters in as many ways as possibe. Letters, Letters Display an alphabet chart near your child's work area.