Valentine’s Day Writing Tray (with Printable ABC Cards)

Practice letter formation with some play based learning. This Valentine’s Day Writing Tray is a fun and easy activity that will teach your kids their ABC’s through hands-on play.

You can also download and use the free Valentine’s Day ABC writing tray cards. Just head to the bottom of the post and click on the large blue button to get your copy.

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There’s no better way to show kids that you love them than by spending quality time together. Some Valentine’s day themed activities are perfect for finding ways to spend with your little ones. Or you can invest in the Valentine’s Day Activity Pack, which is filled with educational printables for you kids.

Table of Contents

• What You’ll Need
• Instructions
• More Valentine’s Fine Motor Activities
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Materials Needed

1. Printable alphabet cards
2. Cookie sheet
3. Pink rainbow rice or pink salt
4. A paintbrush

I used my taste-safe rainbow rice recipe to make pink rice. It’s incredibly easy to make and you can use it for so many different activities.

How to Make a Valentine’s Day Writing Tray

1. Download and print your alphabet cards.

These cards have both uppercase and lowercase versions of each letter. So you can practice letter formation for the entire alphabet while you play.

2. Pour some rainbow rice onto a cookie sheet.

I also placed a plain piece of white paper underneath the rainbow rice first. However, this is optional. I chose to do this because the cookie sheet I had was pink, so there was very little contrast between the pink rice and the pink cookie sheet.

If you have a cookie sheet in a different color, you may find it easier to leave the paper out of the activity.

3. Use a paint brush or finger to move the rice around.

You can encourage your young kids to make a letter in the rice. However, even just making pictures, shapes or playing without guidance is a fun way to develop fine motor skills. It all depends on how old your child is and how they want to explore.

More Valentine’s Day Fine Motor Play Ideas to try

Develop fine motor skills this February with some amazingly easy activities. Here are some of my favorite play ideas for toddlers and preschoolers who are enjoying a Valentine’s day theme.

1. Valentine’s Day Cutting Strips
2. Valentines Playdough Invitation to Play
3. Posting Hearts (Valentine’s Fine Motor Activity for Kids)
4. Connect the Dots – Valentines Fine Motor Activity
5. Heart Snake Button Activity

For more ideas, check out these Valentines Fine Motor Activities for Kids.

Are you going to try this Valentine’s Day Writing Tray with your kids? Don’t forget to pin the idea for later.

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