"rainbow letters"

(sara): combining ideas from Lynnette & Montessori teacher Karen Tayler, we've been happily doing what we call "rainbow letters" in the classroom. Set-ups are always left-to-right, as in reading. On the left is a basket of 6 Ferby pencils, in the center is a binder with one large bubble letter or number on each page, on the right is a guide for the rainbow colors. The child practices staying inside the lines 6 times in a row - that's the beauty of it. Before beginning a new letter, he traces the sandpaper letter the way I demonstrate, with his first 2 fingers. Thanks for the inspiration, Lynnette!