We love <a href="http://www.littlealouette.com/">Little Alouette</a>, and we love encouraging our boys to write, so we think this<a href="http://www.littlealouette.com/developmental-toys/little-alouette-sensory-literacy-sand-tray-for-young-children-toddler-preschool"> sensory tray </a>is a beautiful gift for a preschooler. Just fill the tray with sand or salt, and encourage the child to practice shapes, letters and number -- with no pressure!

Little Alouette explains it best,
<blockquote><em>The impermanence of the writing of the child in salt/sand gives freedom and non stressful sense of learning. One simple shake of the tray makes the surface smooth and ready for more practice. Children can redo without worry.</em></blockquote>
FIND IT! <a href="http://www.littlealouette.com/developmental-toys/little-alouette-sensory-literacy-sand-tray-for-young-children-toddler-preschool">Little Alouette</a>