Crafts to Teach Letter A
This collection of crafts to teach letter A is perfect for your preschool Letter of the Week lesson plans. Find fun letter crafts for nine Letter Aa themes!
This list is so much fun! There are preschool crafts and art projects that go with nine different A-themed words, and many of them incorporate the Letter A into the craft itself.
Your preschoolers will have so much fun creating paper plate apples, clothespin alligators, handprint acorns, and much more!
If you don’t teach with the Letter of the Week method, that’s okay. These crafts go well with your autumn lessons (apples and acorns), animal activities (alligator), transportation theme (ambulance), and more.
Crafts to Teach Letter A
Engage your little learners with fun and interactive crafts that bring the alphabet to life. This section offers a wonderful assortment of crafts centered around the first letter of the alphabet.
Dive in and discover how you can turn simple arts and crafts activities into an effective and enjoyable alphabet teaching tool.
Are you looking for a fun Letter A craft to do with your preschoolers? Don’t miss this adorable A is for alligator craft for kids.
The Apple Stamps activity is a delightful and tactile way for preschoolers to engage with the letter 'A'.
By dipping half an apple into red paint, children can create beautiful, apple-shaped impressions, thus immersing themselves in a hands-on learning experience.
Tissue Paper Apple Craft is a delightful venture that combines creativity with learning.
This fun activity allows the little ones to construct an apple using tissue paper, enhancing their fine motor skills while reinforcing their grasp of the letter 'A'.
While preschoolers may need help cutting out the apple shape, this coffee filter apple craft is simple enough for preschoolers and kindergarteners to create.
This A is for Angel craft is so cute! And, it’ll make a great ornament for your Christmas tree is you do this in December.
Making an A with popsicle sticks is a great way to reinforce the shape of the letter with your little ones.
This handprint angel is similar to the one above, but it is made entirely of paper.
This Letter A Airplane craft can be made with fun craft foam sheets or construction paper. Use what you have on hand!
This A is for Airplane Letter Craft is super simple for even your youngest learners to make.
Make this clothespin alligator for a fun motor skill activity. Kids will strengthen their hand muscles as they make their alligators “chomp.”
All you need is a colored clothespin, construction paper, and some googly eyes.
This A is for Alligator craft is so cute! He’s chomping letter A stickers.
Your preschoolers will LOVE making a handprint alligator swimming in the water!
Lacing crafts are great for building motor skills and coordination. This handprint acorn lacing craft is perfect for your Letter A lessons.
Preschoolers will love making this astronaut puppet craft. The free printable template makes it super simple.
Paper plate crafts don’t get any easier than this astronaut photo craft for kids. It’s simple enough for your toddlers to make.
If you’re focusing on the long A sound, this handprint alien is the perfect craft for you!
Here’s another fun A is for Ambulance letter craft with a printable template.
Add this A is for Art craft to your preschool letter of the week activities. The free printable template makes it a breeze to create!
This simple ant craft for preschoolers is sure to be a hit with your little ones during the spring and summer months.
Round Out Your Unit with These Activities:
Discover some fabulous resources that will help you plan your apples preschool theme. These activities are geared for kids ages 2-6. Perfect for preschoolers!
Get ready for fall this these adorable acorn crafts for kids! These do-it-yourself activities for kids are a fun way to celebrate fall’s arrival.
Letter of the Week Books
Fill your book basket with a great collection of Letter of the Week books. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore.
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AlphaTales: A to Z Letter Formation Practice Pages – Ready-to-go practice pages ensure that kids get lots of practice with each letter of the alphabet – all with the help of friendly AlphaTales creatures!
Letter of the Week, Grades Preschool – K – Letter of the Week is packed with developmentally appropriate art, language, science, music, movement, and literacy experiences designed to help children make connections with letters.
Toddler Lesson Plans: Learning ABC’s – You no longer have to waste time searching for age-appropriate activities. Now you can enjoy the ultimate collection of kid-tested fun that can be ready in minutes!
What activities can I do with my preschooler to help them learn the alphabet?
This sweet set of 26 fabric letters is a great way for your child to play and learn the alphabet. Safe for all ages. And can be machine washed and dried using a small mesh bag.
These epoxy sprinkle letters are so much fun! They can be used in sensory bins , alongside educational activities, or on their own! 26 letters included!
In conclusion, helping your preschoolers learn the alphabet can be an engaging and fun-filled journey. From handprint acorns to astronaut puppets, there’s no limit to the creative crafts that can supplement your Letter of the Week activities.
Remember, it’s all about sparking their curiosity and making learning an enjoyable process. Alongside these craft ideas, don’t forget the power of books and tangible resources like fabric letters or epoxy sprinkle letters. Happy crafting and happy learning!
Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.