When children start school, something that usually happens at the age of 3, their long formative stage begins. It is in this first year, when begin to learn to read and write, and it all starts with knowing the vowels. Although the work they do at school will be essential for their learning, it is also important that the child receives extra help at home.
Using games as a teaching method at home is the most effective way for children not to reject it. Through crafts you can make different types of games, with which you can help your little ones develop their skills. If your son or daughter is starting school this year or is in the process of learning to read and write, don't miss these tips.
DIY educational games
There are only a few days left until the new course begins, so you can use this time that still remains to prepare some crafts with the help of the children. This way you will go introducing the school routine, so that they will hardly notice, since it will always be from the game.
Vowel puzzle
You have several ways to create this puzzle, depending on whether you want to make it simpler or something more professional to make it more durable. The simplest way is, using a large white card and making the drawings and lettering by hand. If you want it something more resistant, you can use a somewhat thicker base such as several sheets of cardboard or a light wooden base.
You can make the drawings with the help of the children or if you prefer, print some images that you find on the Internet. If you make the illustrations by hand, the craft will be even more special, since the children will be collaborating more closely. To separate the pieces, you just have to stick the white cardboard with the drawings and the letters to the chosen base.
Make some divisions with the help of a rule, they should all be the same so it is better that you take some measurements. Later, cut them with the help of scissors or a knife, and ready to play.
Sensory book of vowels
Sensory books are perfect for little ones to learn countless things. You can make them with fabric if you like to sew, or with colored foam sheets like the one you see in the image. Doing so will be very simple, prepare different shapes and drawings with the initials of the different vowels. You will need double sided tape as well the child will be able to move the shapes and letters to position them correctly.
You can make it as big as you want, even as the child grows and learns words and new letters, you can expand it by adding the consonants and words complete. This craft is perfect to keep over time, it will be a perfect support for your child to learn to read and write.
Vowel dominoes
You can make a domino as professional as you want, in addition, this game too can be expanded over time, and play with more different letters and shapes. You can do it on a strong cardboard base, you will achieve it by gluing two sheets of normal cardboard. You can make the drawings yourself with the help of your children, in this way it will be more creative and special.
If you prefer, you can search for the images online, although it will take away from the fun of the craft. Use children's imagination, crafts are ideal for them to put all their skills into practice. Something that will also be of great help for this new school stage.
Any game made by hand is special, not only because it will be unique, but also because of the funny moments that you will all spend together performing them. The craft projects help to strengthen family bonds, and in the case of a game, even more so since after having it done you will spend fun hours playing. And don't forget, your child will also be learning vowels.