The biggest way dyslexia affects Jenson is through his writing. We are adding in a lot of opportunities for him to write, including a new pen pal.
I picked up this utensil caddy (I think it was?) at a garage sale this weekend for 50 cents and quickly turned it into a pen pal center with notecards, envelopes, and stamps.
I painted it with a bit of leftover grey paint. Next I printed out the word "write." in a large point font and cut it out. I flipped it over and traced the word with a pencil so it was in reverse. I did a messy job, but it worked.
Next I flipped it back over, so the printer side was facing me and positioned where I wanted it. I lightly penciled over the whole word...
When I lifted that off, the word was transferred, easy peasy. I painted it with a black craft paint and a not-very-good brush, hence the still messy look of it. (I'd recommend you take the extra two minutes to pick out the right brush). Funny how many times a day I get the opportunity to practice patience and how few times I actually do. It's good to have things to improve I suppose. ;)
I distressed the whole thing with a fine grit sand paper, and that took care of all the messy spots. We added our supplies, and voila, a 50-cent writing center.
this is awesome! i never would have guessed you painted it. first picture i thought you had letter stickers. love this!!!!
the boys could pen pal back in forth. love for my son to be writting too!!! =)
Posted by: Chantel M | 07/03/2011 at 11:32 PM
p.s. what else did you get with your garage sale adventure?!?
Posted by: Chantel M | 07/03/2011 at 11:33 PM
Shawn...you are one creative girl!
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Great post on Maddy's bday. So true.
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