A is for Ants on an Anthill
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Mariela Garcia
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?
Anna G
I usually show them a picture on the Internet, since that’s typically where we get our craft ideas. 🙂
Vonda Bearden
Thank you for sharing your amazing talent and time. I love your resources. 🙂
Anna Geiger
Thank you so much, Vonda! 🙂
Reyahn
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
Anna Geiger
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!
Reyhan
Hello, Anna
Thank you for yours consideration.
Clara
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.
Anna Geiger
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. 🙂
Sarah Durkee
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.
Marie Amber Gacasan
My favorite site! I love it here, everything we need is here. Thank you for having a brilliant mind. God bless you. 🙂
Anna Geiger
You are very sweet! Thanks so much for visiting – hope you keep coming back 😉
Debbie @ http://kidsbibledebjackson.blogspot.com/
Love the alphabet crafts! The alligator is too cute! Pinned it!
Anna Geiger
Thanks for the pin! 🙂
PragmaticMom
I love your ideas to explore the letters of the alphabet! You have the best stuff!
Anna Geiger
Thanks so much, Mia! It’s so fun to put together.