Do you remember writing your letter to Santa Claus as a child? For many, this tradition is today a beautiful childhood memory.
Writing to Santa is not only magical, but it is also beneficial for learning to read. Reading is a complex task to learn and all students face barriers. For 15 to 20% of students, learning to read is even more difficult.
Writing a short text with the help of an adult and then repeating out loud the words many times while following lines and words with your finger is a simple way to bring great cognitive effects!
The letter can be accompanied by pictures cut out from a toy catalog. Other children can practice making draft letters or the letters of their name. Children can draw pictures and, of course, you can take a few minutes to write with them the meaning of their masterpiece.
Lacking inspiration to animate this activity?
You can prepare a workshop on the theme “Letter to Santa”:
Prepare costumes and accessories
Make your own stationery
Provide toy catalogs, pencils, glue, scissors
Use stamps and stickers
Make your own envelopes
Drop the letters in the mailbox together
Remember to take pictures to capture this beautiful day!
References :
http://www.educatout.com/activites/lecture/chroniques/ecrire-au-pere-noel-pour-mieux-lire.htm
http://www.unsa-education.com/spip.php?article967
