Spray the Letter

This impromptu "Spray the Letter" game turned out to be really neat way to make learning fun for N (2 1/2). B (5) wrote letters on the chalkboard (it was fun for him to be involved too). 

Then, N sprayed the letter that I said. I would say, "Spray the letter S" or "Spray the letter that says /s/" or "Spray D for Dad". 

Not only was it a perfect way to sneak in a little letter practice, but the spray bottle is great for strengthening muscles in the hand and wrist to get her ready for writing. 

Other Ideas:

Write letters on the driveway with sidewalk chalk and spray with a squirt gun. 

Write letters with chalk on a fence and spray with the hose or squirt gun. 

Write letters on the fence or on the driveway and toss water balloons to try to hit them. 

Try this with:

letters

numbers

colors

shapes

words