Sandpaper Tactile Writing

If you are looking for a multi-sensory way to have students practice letters, words, or even numbers, then sandpaper tactile writing is for you. I love providing students with a hands-on approach to learning. I usually use games and other activities, but these small pieces of sandpaper with words or whatever written on them are inexpensive and serve as a great way for providing practice time as well as a multi-sensory experience. 

I purchased these small sheets of sandpaper, already cut, for $1.00. They came in a bag of 24. I used crayons to write sight words on the sandpaper and then used them as a center activity. I have students trace the words with their fingers, spelling and reading the words as they go. Another way to use them is to have students make the letters with pipe cleaners and have them lay over the sandpaper letters to make the word. You could also use beans, macaroni, cereal or some other small item to have students write the words. 

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