Tracing boards provide kinesthetic practice (learning while moving) for pre-writing letter formation and letter practice. The drag and pull created by moving the tracing pens helps build connections for the learner through multisensory practice, which is when we engage at least three of the senses at the same time. When children (or adults) use multiple senses at the same time, we have a higher chance of retaining information long term.
Even before children are ready to learn to write they can start building the fine motor pathways for these skills by copying or tracing shapes and patterns. Forming lines, circles and swirls are all great ways to incorporate some play into building muscle memory for prewriting skills.
Some tips for building these pre-writing skills are to encourage left-to-right movements, beginning lines in a top down motion and drawing swirls in a “curve up loop left” motion. Practice making circles in a counter-clockwise motion.
This insert has so many great ways to play, some of our design elements make this a multifunctional learning tool!
*This set includes 9 tracing boards (see in product pictures) They are smaller than the other style and can be interchanged with each other. This provides a bit more creative freedom. They also double up as stencils which can be used with pens, markers, spray and many other mediums to create even more fun and versatility!
This would also make such fun gifts at a birthday party or an event to keep the kids busy or to take home!
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