Tracing
Try to maintain a
balance between experimentation and proper printing techniques, but err on the
side of experimentation. Comment from reviewer: “An extremely popular
project!"
Objectives
Children ages 5 and up can print own name FM II
children ages 4-5 can trace letter of own name FM II
and children 3-4 can experiment with different writing implements FM III
Materials
Paper; felt tip pens;
crayons; pencils; paint brushes; water colors.
Procedures
1. Have children sit around table and give each child a sheet of
paper with his/her name printed in large capitol letters.
2. Ask each child to choose something to write with. Beginning at the top of
each letter, help each child trace the letters of his name, using one color.
Ask each child to choose another implement and color and trace name again. Each
implement offers a different experience and requires different pressure and
control. Children should use several different implements and colors. The
product will look like a rainbow.
3. As the child develops more control, make thinner lines to trace. Eventually
decrease the size of the letters.  Variations
1. For younger child use colored glue to print name. Let it dry. Have children trace with fingers.
2. Use sandpaper letters.
3. Print child's name on a card. Fasten tracing paper over the name with a paper clip. When child completes name, clip new piece of tracing paper onto the card. 4. Print ;children's names on slates with chalk. Have them erase by tracing name with finger or a damp Q-Tip. To make the activity more difficult, use a white crayon instead of chalk.
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