Description
I Can Space Letters and Words – Handwriting Bundle Balloon & String Spacing Packets – Introducing… BALLOON & STRING Spacing! Fun party balloon visual reminders for students to remember to SPACE between letters (like a balloon) and keep letters in words CLOSE (like a balloon string!). Created by an experienced OT to help your students work on penmanship legibility. Spacing can make such a HUGE difference!
The ZIP file will be delivered electronically immediately following payment.
What is Included in the I Can Space Letters and Word Balloon Theme Packet?
This packet includes:
- Reminder penmanship checklist
- Wall signs to post for visuals
- Activity pages to “draw in” the balloons for spacing between words and the balloon string for spacing between letters in words.
- 15 practice pages with incorrectly spaced sentences that students need to correct with a “How To” theme and pictures to keep students interested (Answer Key included).
- Lined paper for “free write”
3-lined packet – color: 30 pages
3-lined packet – black/white: 30 pages
Single lined pages – color: 30 pages
Single lined pages – black/white: 30 pages
TOTAL: 120 pages!
TWO LEVELS:
LEVEL 1: 3-lined packet with a top and bottom solid line with middle dashed line.
LEVEL 2: Single lined packet with only top and bottom line, for older students who don’t need the middle dashed line.
TWO VERSIONS:
COLOR: Full color version with fun exciting party balloon pictures to use as a teaching example, laminate or put in plastic sheets for repeat use and durability.
BLACK AND WHITE: Make copies for students in class, writing groups, or therapy sessions. Interior of the pictures are blank so students can color it in.
Printable Packet Details: 3-lined packet
- Page 1: Cover page with blank for name
- Page 2: Fine Motor Handwriting Checklist: SKY, GRASS, DIRT letter visuals for letter line placement and sizing. BALLOON space between words and BALLOON string between letters in words. Check boxes for each item so students mark off the handwriting skill as they check their work. This is an excellent simple way to build independence in writing and to decrease prompting for penmanship in the classroom.
- Page 3: Balloon Spacing and Balloon String Spacing – full page visual
- Page 4: Balloon Spacing between words – full page visual
- Page 5: Balloon Spacing between words – cut and paste the balloons in between the words
- Page 6: Balloon Spacing between words – draw the balloons in between the words activity
- Page 7: Balloon String Spacing between letters – full page visual
- Page 8: Balloon String Spacing between letters – draw the balloon string in between the letters
How To – 5 practice pages with incorrectly spaced sentences that students need to correct with a “How To” theme and pictures to keep students interested
- Page 9: How To Build a Sand Castle
- Page 10: How To Get Ready For School
- Page 11: How To Get Ready For Bed
- Page 12: How To Pack A School Lunch
- Page 13: How To Wash Hands
- Page 14: Answer Key (Page 9-13)
- Page 15: How To Cross The Street
- Page 16: How To Fly A Kite
- Page 17: How To Wrap A Gift
- Page 18: How To Catch A Fish
- Page 19: How To Grow A Plant
- Page 20: Answer Key (Page 15-19)
- Page 21: How To Make Pancakes
- Page 22: How To Make A Banana Split
- Page 23: How To Make Jelly Toast
- Page 24: How To Make Vegetable Soup
- Page 25: How To Make Apple Pie
- Page 26: Answer Key (Page 21-25)
Free Lined Practice Pages with spacing checklist at the bottom so students can work on any of your different writing activities. Practice decreasing prompting and increasing independence with the checklist for Balloon Spacing and Balloon String Spacing at the bottom of the lined paper page.
- Page 27: Lined page with checklist on bottom: girl with balloon and cotton candy
- Page 28: Lined page with checklist on bottom: boy with bunch of balloons
- Page 29: Lined page with checklist on bottom: boy with balloon, girl with party horn
- Page 30: Lined page with checklist on bottom: girl with balloon, boy with confetti
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