Writing My Letter With My Nose

Lying down or sitting calmly, children slowly write the first letter of their name in the air with different body parts: nose, elbow, foot. They practice letter formation and slow, controlled movement to cool down.

How to play

1. Sit cross-legged, close your eyes and take three big belly breaths (1 min).
2. Write your letter in the air with your nose, very slowly, as if your nose were a pencil (1 min).
3. Now write it with your elbow, then with your knee, slower each time (1 min).
4. Lie on your back, lift one foot and write the letter on the ceiling, then lower it slowly (1 min).
5. With one finger, write it gently on your palm, close your hand and keep it safe (1 min).

Rules

• I write slowly, like a turtle.
• I breathe calmly while I write.
• I stay in my spot without touching anyone.

Variations

Adaptations

• Limited mobility: use only nose, hand and elbow, seated or in a wheelchair.
• Visual impairment: trace the letter on the child's back or palm first so they can feel it.
• Autism: keep their name card in front of them to look at while tracing.

Learning goals

• Trace the first letter of their name with different body parts.
• Move one body part while keeping the rest still.
• Calm down with slow movement and breathing.

Teacher tip

Have each child look at their name card before starting. Speak softly and stretch the pauses: this works as relaxation when the teacher isn't in a hurry.

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