Easy Letter S Sheep Craft for Preschool

A letter S sheep craft is a fun way to help preschoolers connect letter recognition with hands-on learning. In this simple alphabet activity, children create a paper sheep and attach it to a large letter S, helping reinforce letter recognition through a memorable, hands-on alphabet activity.

This easy project is one of our favorite preschool crafts for children ages 3 to 5. Use it during a letter of the week study, a farm animal theme, a spring unit, or anytime you’re exploring the letter S with young learners at home or in the classroom.

What Is a Letter S Sheep Craft?

A letter S sheep craft is an alphabet activity that helps preschoolers learn letter recognition by creating a sheep and attaching it to a large letter S. This hands-on craft reinforces the connection between the letter S and its beginning sound while giving children practice with cutting, gluing, and following directions.

Supplies Needed

To make this letter S sheep craft, you’ll need:

• Glue stick
• Letter S template (available at the bottom of the post)
• Construction paper
• Googly eyes
• Scissors

How to Make a Letter S Sheep Craft

Step 1: Cut Out the Letter S

Print the letter S template, trace it on green cardstock and carefully cut it out. This large letter will serve as the base for your sheep craft.

Step 2: Prepare the Sheep Pieces

Use the template to cut out the sheep’s body, head, wool tuft, ears, legs, and tail from the appropriate colors of cardstock. Gather the googly eyes so everything is ready for assembly.

Step 3: Assemble the Sheep

Glue the pink head to the white sheep body. Next, attach the wool tuft, ears, legs, and tail. Finish by gluing on the googly eyes and drawing the sheep’s nose and mouth with a black marker.

Step 4: Attach the Sheep to the Letter S

Position the completed sheep on the lower curve of the letter S and glue it in place. Allow the glue to dry completely before displaying your craft.

Step 5: Practice the Letter S Sound

As children admire their finished craft, point out that the word sheep starts with the letter S, but it makes the /sh/ sound rather than the /s/ sound. This can be a great opportunity to talk about how some words that begin with S have different beginning sounds. You can also compare sheep with words that start with the /s/ sound, such as sun, snake, star, and sock.

Skills Practiced

This letter S sheep craft helps preschoolers practice:

• Letter recognition
• Fine motor skills
• Scissor skills
• Hand-eye coordination
• Following directions
• Creativity

Extend the Learning

After completing this letter S sheep craft, try one of these simple extension activities:

Read a Book About Sheep

Pair the craft with a favorite sheep-themed picture book to continue learning about farm animals.

Practice Writing the Letter S

Invite children to trace and write uppercase and lowercase S on a sheet of paper.

Count the Sheep

Use toy sheep, cotton balls, or paper sheep cutouts to practice counting and one-to-one correspondence.

Sort Farm Animals

Gather toy farm animals and sort them by type, color, size, or number of legs.

More Letter S Activities for Preschoolers

Looking for more ways to explore the letter S? Try these preschool activities:

• Letter S Tracing Pages
• S is for Strawberry Preschool Printables
• S is for Spider Printable
• S is for Summer Printable

Grab Your Letter S Sheep Craft Template

Ready to make your own letter S sheep craft? Download the printable template to get started. Simply print the pieces, cut them out, and assemble your sheep onto the letter S for an easy alphabet activity that’s perfect for preschoolers.

This letter S sheep craft is a simple way to combine creativity with early literacy skills. As children cut, glue, and assemble their sheep, they strengthen fine motor skills while becoming more familiar with the letter S. Whether you’re planning a letter of the week lesson, a farm animal theme, or a collection of preschool crafts, this easy activity is a fun addition to your learning plans.