I love you card (Kids activities)

Children's Interests:
Giving your child a purpose for writing directs his/her attention away from random scribbling. It is important to give your child a specific task with paper and writing instruments. Creating a greeting card is a great incentive for your child to practice writing.

Materials: Card stock paper in different colors
Crayons
Markers
Pencils
Stamps
Old greeting cards

Getting started: Set up the table with all the art supplies within reach. Have a few old greeting cards for your child to look at for ideas.

Invite your child to the table to make and I love you card for a family member.
Ask him/her to recall cards they have sent or received for a birthday or holiday. Show him/her some of the old cards.
Explain that your child can use any of the writing instruments to make his own card.
Ask him to work on both the front and the inside of the card. If your child asks,record his dictation on the card.
Encourage your child to talk about his work as he completes it. Your child,what do you think should go inside the card?
Allow him to make multiple cards for other family members or friends.

Closing: Allow your child to make one card for any occasion,following the basic format of a card. Surprise your child by making him a card,further reinforcing the purpose of this form of writing.