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Preschool Writing Activities: Fish in a Pond

May 6, 2015 •

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The Playful Preschool Series  theme this week is ponds.  We had fun with a playful writing activity to tie in with our learning.

Preschool Writing Activities: Fish in an Oobleck pond is a fun and playful preschool idea!

Fish in a Pond

Why We Chose This Activity

We made oobleck last week and I had it sitting in a zip-lock bag.  My kids were playing with the bag and having fun pressing on it.  I started to brainstorm how else we could use this cool concoction and came up with this writing idea.

My oldest preschooler is not very interested in writing on most days.  I’m always looking for creative ways to encourage him to interact with writing.  This idea seemed like it could capture his interest!

Setting Up

Materials Needed: blue oobleck, zip-lock freezer bag (quart sized), permanent black marker, washable black marker, foam sheets (various colors), scissors, and a paper towel

1.  Fill the freezer bag with blue oobleck.

2.  Draw three fish on the outside of the bag with a permanent marker.

3. Cut fish shapes from the colored foam sheets.

4.  On each fish write a letter that your child needs to practice.

 

Time to Play

preschool writing activities: writing on a bag of Oobleck

Invite your child to select one foam fish and name the letter.  Using a washable marker, he can write the letter on the three fish in the pond.  Erase with a paper towel or cloth.  Repeat with a new letter.

My son enjoyed the novelty of writing on a different surface.

oobleck in a bag

He also enjoyed picking up the bag and squeezing it which was also working on building hand strength!

 

 

 

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Keep reading.  Visit the links below for more great pond ideas from the #playfulpreschool team!

Simple Pond Sensory Play and Small World by Fun-A-Day
Five Little Ducks on the Pond Gross Motor Activity by Life Over C’s
Frog Pond Alphabet Activity by Mom Inspired Life
Jello Pond Dive- Sight Word Match by Learning 2 Walk
Wax Resist Pond Art  by Rainy Day Mum
Pond Life Chalk Art from Tiny Tots Adventures
Healthy Green ‘Pond Water’ Smoothies to Make with Kids by Capri + 3
Learn to Read Simple Sentences with LEGO Pond Animals by The Educators’ Spin On It

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About Jodie Rodriguez

Jodie Rodriguez is a mom of two young boys and an early childhood/elementary educator with over 20 years of experience. Jodie's passion is helping parents, teachers, librarians and anyone else interested in nurturing and reaching ALL of our youngest growing readers.

Comments

  1. Natasha says

    May 11, 2015 at 6:40 am

    This looks super cool! when they’re done they can play with the oobleck.

  2. Danielle says

    May 6, 2015 at 8:48 am

    Fantastic idea! This would be a HUGE hit in our house. 🙂

  3. Amanda says

    May 6, 2015 at 5:55 am

    This is so cool! What a fun way to practice letters (or words!)

  4. Cerys says

    May 6, 2015 at 4:03 am

    Ohhh I love this – what a fun way to practice letters and NO MESS!

Trackbacks

  1. Playful Preschool: Ponds | Tiny Tots Adventures says:
    May 11, 2015 at 6:44 am

    […] World by Fun-A-Day Five Little Ducks on the Pond Gross Motor Activity by Life Over C’s Preschool Writing Activities: Letter Pond Sensory Tray by Growing Book by Book Frog Pond Alphabet Activity by Mom Inspired Life Jello Pond Dive- Sight […]

  2. Simple Pond Sensory Play Idea - Fun-A-Day! says:
    May 6, 2015 at 1:46 pm

    […] Little Ducks on the Pond Gross Motor Activity by Life Over C’s Preschool Writing Activities: Letter Pond Sensory Tray by Growing Book by Book Frog Pond Alphabet Activity by Mom Inspired Life Jello Pond Dive- Sight […]

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