Preschool Winter Activities Using Children's Names

Preschoolers are starting to recognize letters and words, according to KidsHealth. And as Education.com notes, the first word a child learns to write is her name. So why not beat cold-weather boredom and encourage your kiddo to learn her name through fun winter activities.

  1. Let It Snow

    • When fresh powder is on the ground, head outdoors with your preschooler. According to Education.com, a multisensory approach works best when teaching tots this age their letters. So, shaping letters in the snow is a great way for her to internalize and truly learn the letters in her name. Your child's fine motor skills will also improve from this activity, states Education.com.

    Trace in a Winter Wonderland

    • Snow also makes a great surface for helping your child trace her name. Education.com suggests this method for helping your child learn her moniker. Use your boot or mitten to spell her name in the snow. Then guide your little snow angel through tracing the letters as the flakes fall around you.

    Stay Mellow

    • On a piece of construction paper, spell out your preschooler's name with liquid glue. Then instruct her to stick marshmallows on the glue letters. This activity will help improve her fine motor skills as she has to pick up and carefully place each marshmallow in the glue. It's also super fun since she can eat a few along the way. You could also serve hot cocoa during the activity.

    Don't Flake Out

    • Show your preschooler how to make snowflakes using white paper and scissors. HealthyChildren.org notes that kids enjoy using scissors at this stage -- but make sure they are child safety scissors. Your child will need your help folding the paper and cutting out the shapes. Write a letter of your little one's name on each flake. Have your child arrange the letters to spell out her name.

    Deck the Halls

    • Create a holiday decoration with your child using her name. Help your preschooler use glitter glue to personalize a plain glass ornament ball to hang on the Christmas tree. Make individual ornaments out of foam letters that make up her name.

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