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Easy Butterfly Name Activities for Preschool

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Collage of name ideas using dyed pasta with text that reads butterfly name activities for preschool

Kids can explore a variety of early literacy skills with these butterfly name activities for preschool. Be sure to add them to the rest of your butterfly activities for preschoolers! Young children need hands-on, meaningful activities to learn. And what’s more meaningful than their names?! Incorporate these butterfly name crafts into your next butterfly theme.Keep Reading

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Heart Name Crafts for Preschoolers

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2 name crafts for valentine's day with text that reads heart name craft ideas for preschool

Here are three heart name crafts the kids will love to make this Valentine’s Day. Be sure to grab the free printable heart letters at the bottom of the post and add this to your list of valentine activities for preschoolers. I’m often asked about how to teach the alphabet to young children, especially sinceKeep Reading

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Scratch and Sniff Name Art 5 Senses Activity

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Make your own scratch and sniff name art with just a few simple materials! What a great way to explore early literacy concepts with a simple 5 senses activity. Are you following my Name Activities Pinterest board? Kids love their names! That’s one of the main reasons I always suggest starting with kids’ names whenKeep Reading

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Name Kits for Kindergarten and Preschool Name Practice

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a folder with 'my name kit' printed on the cover surrounded by name kit pieces that spell the name sam

These name kits are one of my favorite early literacy activities that help teach young children their names. They are a simple and easy tool that I love using every year! Related: 15+ Name Activities for Preschool Name Kits for Preschool Name Practice I like to work a lot with students’ names when I’m teaching.Keep Reading

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Pony Bead Christmas Tree Craft Using Kids’ Names

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Collage of images depicting process of making craft, final product, and text that reads 'Pony Bead Christmas Tree Name Craft.'

This pony bead Christmas tree craft will make the perfect Christmas keepsake to send home with students. Plus, they’ll love having their names as part of the ornament. Be sure to add it to your list of Christmas activities for preschoolers. Related: Baking Soda Christmas Tree Experiment I don’t know about you, but I loveKeep Reading

Filed Under: Literacy, Preschool Arts and Crafts Tagged With: Christmas, Fine Motor, Names

Beaded Candy Cane Ornament Craft Preschoolers Can Make

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a completed beaded candy cane name ornament hanging on a Christmas tree with the text, 'candy cane ornament craft'

This candy cane ornament craft is one of my favorite Christmas activities for preschoolers. My students love it every year! Make sure you add it to your list of preschool Christmas ornaments. Are you following Fun-A-Day on Pinterest? Related: Huge List of Candy Cane Crafts and Activities In the craziness of the last week ofKeep Reading

Filed Under: Early Learning Tagged With: candy cane activities, Christmas, Fine Motor, Names

DIY Beaded Wreath Craft With Children’s Names

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In-process and completed beaded wreath craft with text that reads name wreath preschool ornament.

This beaded wreath craft is a sweet and simple gift kids can make their families around the holidays. It’s just what you need when you’re planning your Christmas activities for preschoolers. Preschoolers learn so much by doing a wide variety of activities . . . including making Christmas ornaments and gifts! I love that thisKeep Reading

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This Marshmallow Craft Helps Teach Children Their Names

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Name marshmallow craft for preschool and kindergarten

Make a name marshmallow craft with your preschoolers this winter (or any time, really). One of the kids’ favorite winter activities for preschoolers! Related: Name Snowman Preschool Craft I’m not the only teacher who sometimes ends up with stale items sometimes, right? You know what I mean. When you’re cleaning out your classroom cabinets andKeep Reading

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Name Snowman Preschool Craft and Free Printable

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Name snowman preschool winter craft

Here’s how to set up one of my favorite winter activities for preschoolers using a name snowman. Be sure to grab your free printable version of this activity at the bottom of the post. Related: Free Printable Snowman Game Working with 4 and 5 year old children, I tend to use names a ton inKeep Reading

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How to Make a Book with Free Printable Preschool Sign in Sheets

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Free printable preschool sign-in book for name writing in the classroom

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

Filed Under: Literacy Tagged With: Free Printable, Names, Writing

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