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 I may get commissions for purchases made through links in thisKeep 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
Apple Name Activity with Free Printable Apple Letters
Try this apple name activity during your next kindergarten or preschool apple theme. You can use the free printable apple letters to make more than names, too. Below I share multiple ways to create an apple-themed name activity. The mix of literacy with art and crafts really engages the kids. Plus, the use of theirKeep 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
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. They’ll be a great addition to your valentine activities for preschoolers this February! Related: Heart Crafts for Preschoolers beaded name heart valentine craftKeep Reading
Snowball Names Fine Motor Literacy Activity
Add these snowball names to your collection of winter activities for preschoolers! Be sure to check out Sugar Aunts’ fine motor snowmen. It looks like a ton of fun for the kiddos! Plus, it had glitter. While I love our snowball names, there was no glitter involved. Yet. 🙂 Related: Preschool Winter Crafts snowball names is aKeep Reading
10 More Preschool Name Activities to Try
If you’re a regular reader of Fun-A-Day, you already know how I love teaching using kids’ names! There’s so much learning that takes place as children explore their names and the names of their friends. Previously, I shared over 15 preschool name activities to try with the kiddos. Since then, my students and I haveKeep Reading
Name Activities with Colorful Pumpkin Seeds
Welcome back to #PLAYfulpreschool! This week, we’re focused on a theme of nuts and seeds – be sure to check out the rest of the team’s ideas at the bottom of this post. I decided to share some name activities kids can try using pumpkin seeds! Related: Preschool Pumpkin Activities for a Pumpkin Theme WhyKeep Reading
Nursery Rhyme Activities for Baa Baa Black Sheep
Sugar Aunts is hosting a fun Nursery Rhyme Activities series, and I’m excited to be a part of it! My preschoolers and I focused on Baa, Baa, Black Sheep and created some name art based on that nursery rhyme. Related: Little Bo Peep Nursery Rhyme Printable I may get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.Keep Reading