Oscar’s Paintbrush Grip: Activities

Shared Reading · Year 2. An adult reads the questions and clues aloud. Children can talk, point, sign or choose an answer. For Jumbled Words, show the matching vocabulary word and build it together; children do not need to read independently.

Vocabulary

Read these five words from the story. Talk about what they mean.

handle: The part of a tool held in the hand.
grip: The way a hand holds something, or a surface that helps it hold.
sleeve: A covering that fits around something.
securely: Firmly enough to stay in place.
comfortable: Feeling easy and not causing discomfort.

Jumbled Words

Use the clue to make a word from the story. Drag the letters with a mouse or finger, or tap a letter and then a space.

Put the story in order

Drag the pictures into order from first to last with a mouse or finger. Or tap a picture, then tap where it should go. Use arrow keys to move a focused picture.

Tell the story

With an adult, compare safe broad and narrow drawing tools. A willing user can try a properly fitted commercial grip and describe their preference. Taking breaks is always an option.