Writing (Tactile and Visual)

Tactile Cards

Description: Tactile (sensory) letter forms

Age and population: Kindergarten, 1st 3rd grade, Developmental Delay
Purpose:
This activity provides tactile and visual input. In addition, it reinforces letter or sight
word recognition.

Materials

Crayons, Glitter Glue, Index Cards, Paper, Puffy Paint

Skills

Stereognosis, Visual Memory, and Writing

Description
Preparation for activity: creating the tactile cards

Step 1 - Create the tactile cards by writing letters or sight words on each card.

Step 2 - Create a matching set of cards

Step 3 - Go over each letter or word with puffy paint or glitter glue. Let dry
overnight. This creates raised letters on the cards.
You can have the child help you with the preparation part by either writing the
letters/words or by tracing them (after you write them)with the puffy paint or glitter
glue.

Activity:

Step 1 - Mix up the cards and place them face down on the table so that the child
can not see the letters.

Step 2 - Each player takes a turn by turning over two cards attempting to match the
letters or words.

Step 3 - If the player matches a letter or a word, the player should trace over the
raised letter or word using his finger while saying the letter or word aloud.
If the player is unable to find a match, it is the next player's turn.

Step 4 - Continue play until all the matches are found.

Modifications:
Upgrade: Child can link words together to form sentences.
Downgrade: Child can word on letter forms only or cards can have pre-writing stroke
only.

Play on carpeted area and instruct the child to play while on all fours instead of
sitting at a table. This position provides proprioceptive input.

Place a card on the table with the letter or word facing up. Place a piece of paper
over the card. The child can then rub the crayon over the letter or word to reveal
what letter/word it is.