Materials List:
– Tray
– Confetti or colored paper cut into small pieces
– Writing utensils (e.g. pens, pencils, markers, or paintbrushes)
– White paper for practicing writing

Preschool Learning Objectives:
1. Develop fine motor skills by manipulating small pieces of confetti with writing utensils.
2. Build hand-eye coordination by tracing and writing letters and shapes in the confetti.
3. Enhance writing readiness skills by practicing forming letters in a sensory and engaging way.
4. Encourage creativity and self-expression through exploring various writing tools and colors on the confetti.

Teacher Instructions:
1. Fill the tray with confetti or colored paper cut into small pieces to create a colorful writing surface.
2. Invite preschoolers to use writing utensils to trace or write letters, numbers, shapes, and other motifs in the confetti. Encourage them to experiment with different writing tools and techniques.
3. Provide white paper for children to practice writing on after tracing or writing in the confetti. This allows them to transfer their learning to a traditional writing surface.
4. Differentiate instruction by providing support or challenges based on each child’s individual needs. Offer assistance with holding writing utensils, forming letters, or identifying shapes for those who may need support. For more advanced children, encourage them to write their names, create simple words, or draw pictures using the confetti as a backdrop.
5. Allow children to freely explore and play with the confetti writing tray, fostering a fun and engaging learning experience. Encourage them to experiment and create their own patterns or designs using the confetti and writing tools.
6. Encourage children to verbalize their experiences and discoveries while engaging with the confetti writing tray. Ask open-ended questions to promote language development and critical thinking skills.