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Letter A Crafts for Preschoolers

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Looking for letter A crafts for preschool? You'll find 9 fun projects in this post!

I shared this post years ago, when my children were young. I love looking back at the fun things we did to fill our days as I taught my kids the alphabet! I highly recommend doing sensory, art, and fine motor activities with your preschooler simply because it’s fun. These activities also provide opportunities to develop oral language and other early literacy skills. However, please note that research tells us that direct instruction in letters and sounds is the most efficient way to teach and learn the alphabet. Find our full alphabet curriculum here.

A is for Ants on an Anthill

Looking for letter A crafts for preschool? You'll find 9 fun projects in this post!

I printed out a giant letter A and cut it out for my older preschooler. He had fun putting on the round black stickers and adding the ant details.

Simple Apple Craft 

Looking for letter A crafts for preschool? You'll find 9 fun projects in this post!

My One (almost two! ack!) has gotten to the age where he doesn’t like to be left out of craft time. So I was excited to find this simple craft that he could do on my lap. Don’t you just love this simple preschool alphabet craft I found at Ramblings of a Crazy Woman?

Paper Alligator Craft

Looking for letter A crafts for preschool? You'll find 9 fun projects in this post!

If your preschooler has the patience to complete this giant alligator craft, he’ll be so proud of it! Both my Three and my Five began this craft, but just my Five had the interest in finishing it. We used three pieces of green construction paper to create the alligator, and he used my circle punch to cut out spots from our paper scraps. And of course googly eyes always add some extra fun. 🙂 To learn how to make this alligator craft yourself, visit Little Family Fun.

Ambulance Craft

Looking for letter A crafts for preschool? You'll find 9 fun projects in this post!

My boys love vehicle crafts, and my Three enjoys cut-and-paste activities. Yes, I know – there’s not a lot of creativity required here, but we try to mix up our projects with process art so that he can exercise his imagination too. An older preschooler might enjoy cutting out the pieces himself, but my Three isn’t quite ready for that.

Hand and Fingerprint Apple Tree

Looking for letter A crafts for preschool? You'll find 9 fun projects in this post!

This was another on-my-lap craft for my One. I traced his hand, helped him glue it down, and showed him how to dip his finger in paint for the apples. It appears that this tree has been assaulted by a wind storm. 🙂 I saw this hand and fingerprint apple tree on Learn Play Imagine.

A is for Alligator

Looking for letter A crafts for preschool? You'll find 9 fun projects in this post!

Did you know that we did an entire Letter of the Week craft series over at Crystal & Company? We made these alligators quite a few months ago (before each of my big kids had their birthdays). Check out the post and get the pattern for A is for Alligator over at Crystal & Company.

Craft Stick Airplane

Looking for letter A crafts for preschool? You'll find 9 fun projects in this post!

I cannot tell you how much fun my three boys had flying their craft stick airplanes. I had to make one for my One because he didn’t want to be left out. The boys counted out the sticks and helped me assemble the planes – but most of the work fell to me because it required a glue gun. However, both of my older boys had fun painting their planes. See how to make a craft stick airplane at Preschool Powol Packets.

Apple Stamping

Looking for letter A crafts for preschool? You'll find 9 fun projects in this post!

I was sure my boys would love the classic apple stamping project, so it took me off guard when my Three didn’t like it at all. He couldn’t get a good grip on the apple, and he couldn’t figure out how to stamp without getting paint all over his hands. Plus — well, he has a temperament which doesn’t allow a lot of room for frustration. So my One finished the activity instead (under very close supervision). He thought it was great!

Apple Tree Scrunch Art

Looking for letter A crafts for preschool? You'll find 9 fun projects in this post!

After he had calmed down, my Three returned to the table and very much enjoyed this apple tree scrunch art. You can read more about it over at Teach Preschool.

 

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21 Comments

  1. Mariela Garcia

    August 30, 2018 at 5:14 pm

    Hello I just found your site and I’m loving all of your ideas I am having a hard time getting my 4 year old to learn her letter. Do you make a sample of the craft for them to look at before hand? So they have an idea on how to do it?

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    • Anna G

      September 1, 2018 at 6:39 am

      I usually show them a picture on the Internet, since that’s typically where we get our craft ideas. 🙂

      Reply to this comment
  2. Vonda Bearden

    August 26, 2015 at 7:34 pm

    Thank you for sharing your amazing talent and time. I love your resources. 🙂

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    • Anna Geiger

      September 11, 2015 at 7:22 pm

      Thank you so much, Vonda! 🙂

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  3. Reyahn

    July 12, 2015 at 1:26 am

    Anna,
    I love your ideas.
    I want to teach alphabets to non-native children. I want to know how to start teaching?
    Thanks in advance

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      July 12, 2015 at 8:34 pm

      Hello, Reyahn!

      Unfortunately, I do not have experience teaching English as a second language, so I don’t have any special tips for you beyond what I’ve shared in my teaching the alphabet post. https://www.themeasuredmom.com/learning/

      I’m sorry, I wish I could help!

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      • Reyhan

        July 13, 2015 at 12:53 am

        Hello, Anna
        Thank you for yours consideration.

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  4. Clara

    February 21, 2015 at 9:13 am

    Anna,
    Your web-page is so Great!!!
    I use your site for my grandchildren.
    They love activities and the boys stay more focused when they have something to do instead of just listening when your trying to teach ABC’s
    Keep up the good work.
    Your a teacher that the school system really needs.
    Children have to just love you to pieces.

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      March 3, 2015 at 9:54 am

      Thank you, Clara, for the very kind comment! I am no longer teaching in the classroom, but I enjoyed it very much for eight years. My own five children keep me pretty busy now, but I’m thankful I can share ideas here for teachers, parents, and grandparents. 🙂

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  5. Sarah Durkee

    September 28, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    I just did apple printing with my kiddos and they loved it. I notched out a “handle” so they had something to hold on to.

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  6. Marie Amber Gacasan

    March 10, 2014 at 3:56 am

    My favorite site! I love it here, everything we need is here. Thank you for having a brilliant mind. God bless you. 🙂

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      March 26, 2014 at 4:24 pm

      You are very sweet! Thanks so much for visiting – hope you keep coming back 😉

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  7. Debbie @ http://kidsbibledebjackson.blogspot.com/

    February 7, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    Love the alphabet crafts! The alligator is too cute! Pinned it!

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      February 10, 2014 at 7:44 pm

      Thanks for the pin! 🙂

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  8. PragmaticMom

    February 7, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    I love your ideas to explore the letters of the alphabet! You have the best stuff!

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    • Anna Geiger

      February 10, 2014 at 7:44 pm

      Thanks so much, Mia! It’s so fun to put together.

      Reply to this comment

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