Three heart name crafts the kids will love to make this Valentine’s Day. Be sure to grab the free printable heart letters while you’re here. I’m often asked about how to teach young children letters, especially since disagree with using “letter of the week”. To answer that question, I always reference using hands-on, engaging activitiesKeep Reading
How to Make a Book with Free Printable Preschool Sign in Sheets
Read below about how to make and use your own class sign-in book for name writing practice. Free printable preschool sign in sheets included at the end of the post. Names are the . . . well, name . . . of the game in preschool! To get the kids started, I’m a big believerKeep Reading
Name Ice Melting Science and Art Experiment
This was one of those activities that started out one way, then took off in a different direction! My son and I had a blast with a name ice melting idea that turned into an art and science experiment. ice melting experiment with names Affiliate links included in this post. I asked Engineer if heKeep Reading
Name Books for Preschool and Kindergarten
Kids’ names are incredibly meaningful to them, so I love using names to teach my pre-k students. One of the ways I do this is by making a Name Kit at the beginning of each school year. The children love helping me make it, and they use it often throughout the school year. Included inKeep Reading
Simple Preschool Name Activity | Dot Names
I do a ton of teaching with my preschoolers’ names throughout the year. I love integrating the kids’ names into all kinds of fun activities, and the children love it too! One simple name activity I like to do at the beginning of the school year is Dot Names. Simple name for a simple, butKeep Reading
5 Senses Activity with Scratch and Sniff Names
I do a ton of teaching using my students’ names, as regular Fun-A-Day readers know! Here’s a 5 senses activity that’s centered on learning with names. I love that it’s a simple, engaging process for the kiddos. Plus, it yields a deliciously-scented name! Are you following my Names Pinterest board? make scented names with thisKeep Reading
Apples Up On Top Name Activities
Name activities are a staple in my classroom. I thought it would be fun to create a few based around a preschool apple theme. Even better, these name ideas are perfect for extending the book Ten Apples Up On Top! printable letter apples up on top Materials Letter apples (free printable HERE) Pictures or drawingsKeep Reading
Teaching the Alphabet with a Class Name Book
Learning about letters needs to be a hands-on, meaningful process for kids. Names are definitely meaningful, which is why I like to incorporate them a lot when I’m teaching the alphabet. A class alphabet book that’s centered around names definitely fits the bill! Are you following my Alphabet Pinterest board? Use a Class Name BookKeep Reading
Name Activities with a Butterfly Craft
It’s no secret that we do a ton of name activities in my preschool craft. Names are important to the kiddos, and learning their names is something every preschooler strives for. A child’s name can be used to teach so many early learning concepts, too. I created two fun activities for using a butterfly craft to teachKeep Reading
Fine Motor Valentine Craft – Beaded Name Hearts
This valentine craft for kids was inspired by our candy cane names, as well as the preschoolers’ love for beads! The kiddos’ beaded name hearts integrated literacy, math, and fine motor skills. Check ’em out . . . beaded name heart valentine craft Materials Pipe cleaners in various colors Alphabet beads – we used circularKeep Reading
