Dry Erase Trace

The Dry Erase Trace is a low-cost, super kid friendly way to practice writing. The use of a dry erase board around the classroom is beneficial for all the art and writing the kids can practice on their own, but when the children are trying to learn their letters and the basic writing skills, a little more guidance to allow them some more independence is great.

By taking the paper protector sheets from a local office supply store, we created a personal Dry Erase Tracer for them to keep in their cubby.

To make these you need the following:

Paper Sheet Protector
Thin Dry Erase Marker
String
Thin cardboard or thick art paper
Tracing Sheets

Take the Paper Sheet Protector and label it with the child's name. Attach their own personal dry erase marker to one of the three holes along the side with a piece of string (this teaches them responsibility of keeping their marker safe and not letting it dry out!). Insert the cardboard or thick paper (adds sturdiness). To either side of the cardboard, add a lined sheet of paper with dotted line or solid letters, blank lines to try on their own, shapes, words, or pictures! Lots can be done after you make the Tracers, and since they are very versatile and easy to clean, they'll last as long as the kids do!