{"id":25035,"date":"2023-12-28T09:00:30","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T15:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/?p=25035"},"modified":"2023-12-29T11:49:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T17:49:48","slug":"salt-trays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/salt-trays\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Salt Trays for Fun Writing Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been hanging around our blog for any length of time, you have probably heard me talk about <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/multisensory\/\" title=\"multisensory learning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">multisensory learning<\/a> and how important it is. When kids learn with all their senses, they are far more likely to remember what they learn.<\/p><!--more-->\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10-Salt-Trays-for-Writing-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of child writing a letter in a salt tray\" width=\"600\" class=\"center\" \/>\r\n\r\n<p>Well, if you\u2019ve never tried using salt trays as a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/tactile-letter-cards\/\" title=\"tactile letter cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sensory writing exercise<\/a> for your children, this blog post is for you! <\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Children of all ages and abilities can benefit from this great <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/kinesthetic-learning\/\" title=\"kinesthetic learning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kinesthetic<\/a> activity. Watch the video below to see how easy it is to make your own salt tray!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"video-container medium\">\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"video youtube\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X1oxNJMk4jw?rel=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<p>Salt trays are perfect for practicing these skills:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Handwriting, basic letter formation, and fixing <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/letter-reversals\/\" title=\"letter reversals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">letter reversals<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Writing the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/how-to-teach-phonograms\/\" title=\"phonograms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">phonograms<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/spelling-dictation\/\" title=\"How to Do Spelling Dictation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dictation<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/sight-words\/\" title=\"Sight words\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sight words<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Spelling words<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10-Salt-Trays-for-Writing-3.jpg\" alt=\"child practicing sight words with a salt tray\" width=\"600\" class=\"center\" \/>\r\n\r\n<h2>How to Create Your Own Salt Tray<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>It\u2019s really easy to create a salt tray for your child.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ol>\r\n    <li>Select a recipe from <a href=\"https:\/\/downloads.allaboutlearningpress.com\/downloads\/Make-Your-Own-Salt-Tray.pdf\" title=\"Make Your Own Salt Tray\"> our download<\/a> below.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Mix salt, color, and fragrance to create a colorful, scented salt mixture.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Spread the salt mixture in a shallow pan.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Start writing!<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>    \r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/downloads.allaboutlearningpress.com\/downloads\/Make-Your-Own-Salt-Tray.pdf\" title=\"Make Your Own Salt Tray\">Download this free printable<\/a> to get complete instructions, fun variations, and a full set of uppercase and lowercase alphabet cards.<\/p>\r\n        \r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/downloads.allaboutlearningpress.com\/downloads\/Make-Your-Own-Salt-Tray.pdf\" title=\"Make Your Own Salt Tray\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Download-Salt-Trays-600x450.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" class=\"center\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n<h2>10 Scented Salt Trays<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Our download includes ten fragrant recipes that will increase the sensory impact of your salt trays. Download <a href=\"https:\/\/downloads.allaboutlearningpress.com\/downloads\/Make-Your-Own-Salt-Tray.pdf\" title=\"Make Your Own Salt Tray\">Make Your Own Salt Tray<\/a>\u00a0now and pick your favorite!<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><span class=\"bold\">Lavender Salt Tray<\/span> \u2013 purple salt and the calming aroma of lavender<\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"bold\">Creamsicle Salt Tray<\/span> \u2013 orange salt with the citrusy scent of summer<\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"bold\">Candy Cane Salt Tray<\/span> \u2013 red salt with the festive aroma of the holidays<\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"bold\">Lemonade Salt Tray<\/span> \u2013 yellow salt with a fresh lemony scent<\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"bold\">Pumpkin Spice Salt Tray<\/span> \u2013 orange salt and the scent of autumn<\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"bold\">Chocolate Salt Tray<\/span> \u2013 brown salt with the sweet smell of chocolate<\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"bold\">Almond Joy Salt Tray<\/span> \u2013 brown salt and a hint of almond and coconut<\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"bold\">Strawberry Banana Salt Tray<\/span> \u2013 red salt and the aroma of a fruit smoothie<\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"bold\">Root Beer Float Salt Tray<\/span> \u2013 brown salt and a whiff of root beer and ice cream (minus the glass!)<\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"bold\">Sugar Cookie Salt Tray<\/span> \u2013 beige salt with the smell of a fresh-baked cookie<\/li>\r\n    <\/ol>\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10-Salt-Trays-for-Writing-7.jpg\" alt=\"Young child writing in a salt tray\" width=\"600\" class=\"center\" \/>\r\n\r\n<h2>Tips for Using Your Salt Tray<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>You can use a baking dish, jelly roll pan, or cafeteria tray to create your salt tray.<\/li>\r\n<li>Having a colored backdrop helps the letters show up better. If your tray isn\u2019t colored, you can tape colored paper in the bottom of the tray for contrast.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10-Salt-Trays-for-Writing-6.jpg\" alt=\"letter M and a colored background in a salt tray\" width=\"600\" class=\"center\" \/>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Put the tray on a towel or tablecloth for easy clean-up.<\/li>\r\n<li>Add a thin layer of salt to the tray. If you use too much salt, it is hard to see the letters.<\/li>\r\n<li>For young children who are just <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/teach-alphabet\/\" title=\"learning the alphabet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">learning the alphabet<\/a>, place the letter card next to the tray for the child\u2019s reference.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10-Salt-Trays-for-Writing-2.jpg\" alt=\"the letter E written in a salt tray\" width=\"600\" class=\"center\" \/>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Use the pointer finger of the dominant hand to \u201cwrite\u201d in the salt.<\/li>\r\n<li>Shake the pan gently to \u201cerase\u201d the writing.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10-Salt-Trays-for-Writing-4.jpg\" alt=\"child shaking salt tray to erase\" width=\"600\" class=\"center\" \/>\r\n\r\n<h2>More Sensory Tray Ideas<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Here are a few more materials you can add to a tray or pan. Food coloring or scents can be added to these materials as well, or they can just be left plain.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=34Vflznkg5g\" title=\"coloring sand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sand<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <li>Flour<\/li>\r\n    <li>Shaving Cream<\/li>\r\n    <li>Cornmeal<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Have you used a salt tray or another sensory writing activity with your child? 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