Writing in Flour
Here's What To Do
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Tell your child that they will be writing numbers using flour.
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They can write the numbers 0-10 in any order,
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Encourage writing the numbers they know first.
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Say, “Let’s write some numbers, what number do you want to write first?” Write the numbers with your child.
Put PEER Into Action
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Pause:
- Place some flour on a clean table top or countertop and invite your child to spread the flour to create a writing surface.
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Engage:
- “Let’s try writing the numbers in order starting with the number one.”
- Let’s try writing our numbers with different fingers.
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Encourage:
- “I like how you wrote the number ____.”
- That six is really hard, isn’t it! Let’s practice making the curvy top first, and then add the circle!
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Reflect:
- “Was it hard to use different fingers as you wrote the numbers?”
Not quite ready?
Focus on writing numbers 0-5.
Ready for more?
Focus on writing numbers 0-15.
As your child masters this skill...
How to write numbers 0-10.