Name art for kindergarteners

I have done the SAME project with my Kindergartners and first graders for 10 years (before and after self portraits)...I was ready to do something new! Also, it is becoming harder for me to remember all my Kindergartner's names, so alas the idea for this project was born! We started off reading the book "Lines That Wiggle" by Candace Whitman. LOVE this book. I also love using our bodies to make lines (it's almost like dancing in Art!) after we read. It's a GREAT first day lesson for those…

Cool ideas for crafts parents can do at home with their kids, complete with ideas for every age group.

If you're looking for easy preschool name crafts, here are a few name art activities you can use to teach your preschooler their name.

It's art, it's math, it's lettering, it's a fine motor work out and it's also SUPER COOL! This name art rainbow is a great STEAM activity for school kids.

How often do you join in when your kids are creating? Doodle Names is a drawing project that parents and kids can enjoy working on side-by-side. I find that my girls and I always have interesting conversations while we sit and draw together. Plus, doodling is fun and relaxing! To get started, write your name … Continued

FUN name activities to help kids work on name recognition including name crafts for preschool and kindergarten, worksheets, and activities!

A couple times a month, my 12 and 14-year-old daughters join me for some art journaling. It’s a great opportunity to sit and chat over a simple, personal art project. Elementary-age kids through adults can enjoy creating these unique illustrated names. The goal of this project is to illustrate the letters of your first name, nickname, or … Continued

Rainbow Names art activity for elementary students

Use these name crafts to teach name recognition and practice fine motor skills all year long! These easy prep ideas are fun, educational, and perfect for classroom displays. 🏫🎨

Crayon Name Craft Activity, Fine Motor Skills, Back to School Activity, Name Recognition, Scissor Skills, Name Activities, Name Project

Reflection name art - a fun, easy, and inexpensive project for kids

These coloring pages for kids are so cute and are free, too! It is super easy to edit them to include your child's name. Featuring cute kawaii foods!

What's in a name? So much learning!

I love starting the school year with a name art lesson. It helps learn kids’ names and kick start the creativity for the year. Here’s some of my favorite name art lessons that also incorporate a variety of artistic skills, art history and self expression.

Working on name recognition this spring? Your child will have so much fun with this drip painting rainbow name activity. The vibrant rainbow colors will have your child recognizing the letters in their name in no time plus you can even add more to make it an alphabet activity too!

Today is a lovely simple idea. We will be using a tracing page that has bubble like letters to make a collage! Items that will work for a collage: crepe paper (as displayed) sequins small

A collection of art lesson plans from my classroom...you're welcome to use them, but if you do please link back to my blog!

Combine name recognition and art with this Hidden Name Art Preschool Name Activity and sensory bin for preschoolers and kindergarteners learning their name

For preschoolers, learning to write, spell, and recognize their name is always such a fun time.