Valentine's Day themed salt tray writing activity for the light table.
Both of my boys like to write. So we used this Valentine's writing tray as a way to practice writing Valentine's themed words and shapes. Salt trays like this one are great for toddlers and preschoolers to practice mark making and writing skills.
This activity is quick and simple to set up.
And you can add additional sensory dimensions by placing it on a light table and turning it into a Valentine's Day light table activity.
Valentine Sensory Writing Tray: What You'll Need
Here's what you'll need for this salt tray writing activity:- Plastic heart jewelry links - I found ours at Target and the Dollar Tree.
- Glass dish
- Light table (optional)
Valentine's Day Light Table Activity
I put this Valentine writing tray on the light table just to add another sensory dimension. Plus, my boys loves light table play so I knew it would be even more appealing to them.
The feathers were perfect for practicing writing and helped to encourage good fine motor skills. J practiced writing words like heart and love in the salt. He also drew some hearts freehand and traced some of the plastic hearts.
The boys also liked to press the plastic hearts into the salt to make little heart impressions. They continued to do these impressions for a few minutes before declaring they were all done. So it wasn't major success in their books, but it did keep them busy for like 10 minutes.
Other Ideas You'll Love
This post is part of the Show Me the Love series and includes these other fun ideas:
We Love Nouns Kid Writing with Free Printable from Still Playing School
Bubble Wrap Heart Prints from House of Burke
