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Your preschooler will work on fine motor skills and learn the letters in his\/her name! \" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nPreschool Name Activity\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nLearning one's name is fun for little ones!\u0026nbsp; They love pointing to letters in random places that are also in their name.\u0026nbsp; This clothespin name activity is a simple way to introduce your child how to spell their name, well before they are able to write it.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo put together your own clothespin name activity, gather:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B00380E7RQ\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"13d2d317e2a4257f558bf91a9852ff49\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"popsicle stick\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cornell-1021253-Woodsies-Jumbo-Sticks\/dp\/B00380E7RQ\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=13d2d317e2a4257f558bf91a9852ff49\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_9296486\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epopsicle stick\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_9296486\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=13d2d317e2a4257f558bf91a9852ff49\u0026amp;_cb=1450648589858\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B002CGV57M\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"afce7ce66840f54adfbc3b640d365d28\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"clothespins\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Honey-Can-Do-DRY-01376-Clothespins-100-Pack-3-3-inches\/dp\/B002CGV57M\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=afce7ce66840f54adfbc3b640d365d28\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_4479105\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eclothespins\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_4479105\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=afce7ce66840f54adfbc3b640d365d28\u0026amp;_cb=1450648565738\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Esharpie\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B003EJ5KK4\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"0c8834390ea4aa2174eaf23c80c7fbcb\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"foam letter stickers\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ArtSkills-Letters-Numbers-Stickers-PA-1313\/dp\/B003EJ5KK4\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=0c8834390ea4aa2174eaf23c80c7fbcb\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_6821319\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eletter stickers\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_6821319\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=0c8834390ea4aa2174eaf23c80c7fbcb\u0026amp;_cb=1450648621692\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nThis clothespin name activity makes a great busy bag.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSimply write your child's name onto the popsicle stick with a marker.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNext attach a letter sticker to each \u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B002CGV57M\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"503800dd75c11163c4f96989a8a06c6e\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"clothespin\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Honey-Can-Do-DRY-01376-Clothespins-100-Pack-3-3-inches\/dp\/B002CGV57M\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=503800dd75c11163c4f96989a8a06c6e\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_8791401\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eclothespin\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_8791401\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=503800dd75c11163c4f96989a8a06c6e\u0026amp;_cb=1450648574090\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E.\u0026nbsp; Alternatively, you could forgo the stickers, but I personally love the pop of color they bring to the activity!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAdd all the materials to a ziplock bag or small box, and you have yourself an easy to use busy bag activity for home or while out and about!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ijUB43gmyvY\/VMwOsTn3nwI\/AAAAAAAAIrE\/hFnfhzUmQCo\/s1600\/IMG_9324.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Name Recognition Busy Bag for Preschoolers\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ijUB43gmyvY\/VMwOsTn3nwI\/AAAAAAAAIrE\/hFnfhzUmQCo\/s1600\/IMG_9324.JPG\" title=\"Name Recognition for Preschoolers\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nMatch the letters by clipping the clothespin.\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nInvite your child to match the letters on the clothespin to the letters on the popsicle stick.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou may find that your child clips the letters upside down, but congratulate them for their effort.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo prevent upside down letters, encourage your child to clip the clothespin from the top.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5xdql07dGaM\/VMwPFKQIbWI\/AAAAAAAAIrM\/e8krjxLlFyw\/s1600\/IMG_9326.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"working on fine motor skills\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5xdql07dGaM\/VMwPFKQIbWI\/AAAAAAAAIrM\/e8krjxLlFyw\/s1600\/IMG_9326.JPG\" title=\"Name Recognition for Preschoolers\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd this preschool name activity is complete!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch2 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPreschool Name Activity for Fine Motor Skills\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nTo further encourage working on fine motor skills, have your child pinch the clothespins off the popsicle stick.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI just love that this name activity is easy to put together and will occupy your little one for a few minutes : ) \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis could easily be adaptable to the alphabet, numbers, and\/or words!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3wrJDMqADvk\/VMwPto8f4pI\/AAAAAAAAIrU\/zdh9U4btnSI\/s1600\/IMG_9331.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"preschool name activity\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3wrJDMqADvk\/VMwPto8f4pI\/AAAAAAAAIrU\/zdh9U4btnSI\/s1600\/IMG_9331.JPG\" title=\"Work on letter matching with this simple preschool name activity!  Your preschooler will work on fine motor skills and learn the letters in his\/her name! \" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nUppercase vs. Lowercase Letters for Learning One's Name\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nWhether you are in the Do Not teach all uppercase letters camp, or\u0026nbsp; teach both at the same time, or the \"I haven't really thought about it\" camp, this easy name learning activity is adaptable to all!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nArguments can be made for or against teaching your child their name in all uppercase letters.\u0026nbsp; I taught my first using all capital letters, but my other's I have introduced both uppercase and lowercase letters at the same time.\u0026nbsp; I have found that when they begin writing, ALL my kiddos used uppercase letters when first learning how to write their name-- regardless of how I taught them letters.\u0026nbsp; Uppercase letters are much easier to write for little hands as most letters consist of straight lines.\u0026nbsp; Many learning manipulatives only show uppercase letters, too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAll that to say that if you are in the camp of not teaching all capital letters, use lowercase instead!\u0026nbsp; Or write their name as you would on a piece of paper-- an uppercase first letter and lowercase the rest : )\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nMore Preschool Name Activities:\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/04\/name-recognition-letter-race.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EName Letter Graphing Game\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/09\/name-art-collage-for-kids.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EName Art Collage\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/09\/preschool-name-recognition-clothespin-activity.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChicka Chicka Boom Boom Name Tree\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nMore Fine Motor Activities\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot;; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/houseofburke.blogspot.com\/2015\/02\/fine-motor-invitation-to-play-with.html\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003EFine Motor Invitation to Play with Bristle Blocks and 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Post"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Hands-on Activity"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"I SPY Game"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kid Crafts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Name Recognition"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Preschool"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"I SPY Name Ornament for Kids"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPutting the ornaments on the tree with little ones is always challenging. \u0026nbsp;My favorite part of a rather stressful event is remembering where we bought or who gave us each ornament. \u0026nbsp;We have ornaments from past vacations, ornaments celebrating each of our babies 1st Christmas', and then we have a slew of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/12\/simple-ornaments-kids-can-make.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehand-made ornaments\u003C\/a\u003E that I have kept over the years.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nAnother ornament to add to the tree is a fun way to help your child learn and recognize the letters in his\/her name.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHere's a \u003Cb\u003Efun way to work on name recognition \u003C\/b\u003Ewith your child this Christmas season! \u0026nbsp;Create a one-of -a- kind\u003Cb\u003E I SPY Name Ornament\u003C\/b\u003E! \u0026nbsp;Toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary kids will all love this special ornament.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"christmas I spy activity\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-C_ZwAbYK-Vk\/Wc8UcJZt_WI\/AAAAAAAANjM\/JjavN0dSgIQzK66n0246Nf3BHF34p4FegCLcBGAs\/s1600\/fun%2Bname%2Bornament%2Bfor%2Bkids.jpg\" title=\"Fun way to sneak in some name recognition skills with little ones this Christmas season! Create an I SPY Name Ornament!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch2 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI SPY Christmas Ornament\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EEnjoy this festive way to learn the letters in one's name and have some Christmas fun, too!\u0026nbsp; Head over to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.123homeschool4me.com\/2017\/12\/i-spy-name-ornament-for-kids.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E123homeschool4me\u003C\/a\u003E to learn more!!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nYou might also like these Christmas activities:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/12\/christmas-tree-math-printables.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFREE Christmas Tree Math Printables: 4 Ways to Play!\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/12\/color-matching-reindeer-clothespin.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFine Motor Skills Color Matching Reindeer\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2013\/12\/christmas-tree-geoboard-and-24-more.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChristmas Tree Geoboard (and 24 more Christmas Tree Activities)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/6085184704541580621"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/6085184704541580621"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/12\/i-spy-name-ornament-for-kids.html","title":"I SPY Name Ornament for Kids"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-C_ZwAbYK-Vk\/Wc8UcJZt_WI\/AAAAAAAANjM\/JjavN0dSgIQzK66n0246Nf3BHF34p4FegCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/fun%2Bname%2Bornament%2Bfor%2Bkids.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-5911757003208796696"},"published":{"$t":"2017-10-20T07:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-07-23T11:32:44.631-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ABCs"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Educational DIY Activities"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fine Motor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Name Recognition"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Preschool"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Purposeful Play"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sensory play"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tot Ideas"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Making Letters in Play Dough "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy kiddos have been on a play dough kick lately, so I decided to add in my stash of beads and sneak in some learning while they play. \u0026nbsp;With some homemade play dough and an assortment of beads, we had fun making letters for this\u003Cb\u003E simple letter recognition activity\u003C\/b\u003E!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jhUBeAC1eIE\/VQyfS2UBNQI\/AAAAAAAAI6k\/qF753A5aDSM\/s1600\/beadsandplaydough.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"play dough letters activity\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jhUBeAC1eIE\/VQyfS2UBNQI\/AAAAAAAAI6k\/qF753A5aDSM\/s1600\/beadsandplaydough.jpg\" title=\"Fine Motor Beads and Playdough Letter Recognition Activity for Preschool\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: right;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Epost may contain affiliate links.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: right;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003EI have a love\/hate relationship with play dough.\u0026nbsp; I see great value in the manipulative as it is being squished around between little fingers as it is great for fine motor skills and sensory play, however, I cringe when I see my kiddos not having a care in the world now that we no longer have a pretty blue and purple, but a dull brown- ha!\u0026nbsp; And they surely don't mind play dough crumbs around the house like I do!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003EBut this activity is simple, fun, and educational so I say you must try it \u003Ci\u003Eat least once\u003C\/i\u003E!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch4 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003ESupplies:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Estore bought or homemade\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B00IGNX226\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"a60df281c18843bf3822260e59fc0467\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\" playdough\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Play-Doh-Rainbow-Starter-Pack-16oz\/dp\/B00IGNX226\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=a60df281c18843bf3822260e59fc0467\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_3065462\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E play dough\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_3065462\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=a60df281c18843bf3822260e59fc0467\u0026amp;_cb=1464467844596\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B004D9DMMW\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"87427e1f425d9003d60b54820ff00289\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Beads\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pony-Beads-Multi-Color-1000\/dp\/B004D9DMMW\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=87427e1f425d9003d60b54820ff00289\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_8685321\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBeads\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_8685321\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=87427e1f425d9003d60b54820ff00289\u0026amp;_cb=1464467858080\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"SEARCH\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"75ced309cc2fc138fd16d21bf2c84cdd\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"craft stick\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?url=search-alias%3Daps\u0026amp;field-keywords=craft%20stick\u0026amp;tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=75ced309cc2fc138fd16d21bf2c84cdd\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_4474633\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecraft stick\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_4474633\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=75ced309cc2fc138fd16d21bf2c84cdd\u0026amp;_cb=1508459785197\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E (to make marks in playdough) or something with a pointed edge like a toothpick.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nPlay Dough Alphabet Activity\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nYep, that is all you need for this activity! \u0026nbsp;Well, and a willing participant, of course! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo set up the activity I rolled out some playdough and then used a craft stick to write a letter.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;For some reason we chose \"R\" first. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI showed Little Sis how to follow the line and make her own beaded \"R\" by having her \u003Ci\u003Epush the beads into the playdough.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZQtRZ7_Jz_c\/VQyfYiIAx5I\/AAAAAAAAI6s\/P4c2dBHcXGU\/s1600\/beadsandplaydough2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"writing in play dough\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZQtRZ7_Jz_c\/VQyfYiIAx5I\/AAAAAAAAI6s\/P4c2dBHcXGU\/s1600\/beadsandplaydough2.jpg\" title=\"Fine Motor Beads and Playdough Letter Recognition Activity for Preschool\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThis Playdough Literacy activity \u003Ci\u003Eis great for pre-writing and fine motor skills\u003C\/i\u003E! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nContinue tracing the letter with beads until your letter is complete! \u0026nbsp;Then... start again with a new letter!\u0026nbsp; Pick out all the beads and roll out a new \"spread\" of play dough to make letters in.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor another twist to this simple activity, you can provide letter flashcards and have your child make the letter in the playdough without lines to follow.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hxMkuIAbXwI\/VQyfZTiu9XI\/AAAAAAAAI60\/SLRlmGLs-xk\/s1600\/playdoughandbeads.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fine motor activity using play dough\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hxMkuIAbXwI\/VQyfZTiu9XI\/AAAAAAAAI60\/SLRlmGLs-xk\/s1600\/playdoughandbeads.jpg\" title=\"Fine Motor Beads and Playdough Letter Recognition Activity for Preschool\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nOr switch gears a bit and work on name recognition, too!!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2Jmhe6vWotg\/VQyfgr8jOWI\/AAAAAAAAI68\/llvPzDYER2c\/s1600\/beadsandplaydough3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"play dough literacy idea\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2Jmhe6vWotg\/VQyfgr8jOWI\/AAAAAAAAI68\/llvPzDYER2c\/s1600\/beadsandplaydough3.jpg\" title=\"Fine Motor Beads and Playdough Letter Recognition Activity for Preschool\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch4 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EFor more simple activities using play dough, you might like:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/01\/playdough-search-and-count-preschool.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EPlaydough Search and Count\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/02\/excavating-playdough-dinosaur-eggs-fine.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EExcavating Playdough Dinosaur Eggs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2012\/06\/storytime-craft-playdough-monsters.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EPlaydough Monsters\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/03\/put-me-in-zoo-fine-motor-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EColor Matching Beads and Play dough\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/h4\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3 style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EDon't forget to check out these great fine motor activities, too!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-597c8f10-7f22-314e-832e-d64055b3966b\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/wp.me\/p2I4cs-27U\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003ESpring Flowers Name \u0026amp; Fine Motor Activity\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E from Stir the Wonder\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"vertical-align: baseline; 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As pumpkin season abounds, play this fun \u003Cb\u003EName Recognition Pumpkin Patch Game\u003C\/b\u003E!\u0026nbsp; Your preschooler will love it!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Epost contains affiliate links.\n\n\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_ea4Sm610BI\/WdmPt9uwDHI\/AAAAAAAANkg\/VVLncNw8fPwVzbOjaKb0xrssB1RFFdYYACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Name%2BRecognition%2BPumpkin%2BPatch%2BPreschool%2BActivity.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pumpkin Name Recognition Game\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"750\" data-original-width=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_ea4Sm610BI\/WdmPt9uwDHI\/AAAAAAAANkg\/VVLncNw8fPwVzbOjaKb0xrssB1RFFdYYACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Name%2BRecognition%2BPumpkin%2BPatch%2BPreschool%2BActivity.png\" title=\"Play this fun Name Recognition Pumpkin Patch Game with your preschooler!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nCalling all pumpkins!!\u0026nbsp; This seasonal name game for preschoolers is perfect for fall!\u0026nbsp; Your preschooler will love picking through the pumpkins to find the letters that make up his\/her name.\u0026nbsp; This \u003Cb\u003EName Recognition Pumpkin Patch\u003C\/b\u003E is a great way to get your preschooler moving and learning letters in a hands-on way!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch2 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPreschool Pumpkin Game\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI chose to use a pack of left over pumpkin cut-outs I had used to make our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/10\/alphabet-pumpkin-puzzles-preschool.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EABC Pumpkin Matching Puzzles\u003C\/a\u003E, however, as I am writing this up, another fun way to do this activity would be to use little \u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B01GDNLG46\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"d27fe25204daf0f5016b49e27d28525f\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"mini pumpkins\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SAMYO-Decoration-Artificial-Simulation-Decoration-Set\/dp\/B01GDNLG46\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=d27fe25204daf0f5016b49e27d28525f\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_8542956\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emini pumpkins\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_8542956\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=d27fe25204daf0f5016b49e27d28525f\u0026amp;_cb=1507430870856\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E and write a letter on each one!\u0026nbsp; Use which ever way suits your fancy-- they will both be fun, nonetheless!!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSupplies:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPumpkin Cut-Outs\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETape\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B0009XTX24\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"838d1d2391e428ac271a57465686cad4\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Popsicle Sticks\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pacon-Jumbo-Natural-Sticks-pieces\/dp\/B0009XTX24\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=838d1d2391e428ac271a57465686cad4\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_5790377\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPopsicle Sticks\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_5790377\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=838d1d2391e428ac271a57465686cad4\u0026amp;_cb=1507430882779\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n** In the event that the ground is pretty hard and dry where you are, you may want to use skewer sticks or just be ready to put some muscle into staking the pumpkins into the ground!! You've been warned!!**\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBegin by writing a letter of your child's name on a pumpkin.\u0026nbsp; For a challenge, include letters that do not belong in your child's name.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nTape a popsicle stick to the back of each pumpkin.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Yl3E3ylmodQ\/WdmPrgW3saI\/AAAAAAAANkU\/N9f6lwK9lYIqYCBupXuZM8Lx6ufktVDMwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/name%2Brecognition%2Bpumpkins%2Bpreschool%2Bactivity.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Preschool Name Recognition Game\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"450\" data-original-width=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Yl3E3ylmodQ\/WdmPrgW3saI\/AAAAAAAANkU\/N9f6lwK9lYIqYCBupXuZM8Lx6ufktVDMwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/name%2Brecognition%2Bpumpkins%2Bpreschool%2Bactivity.jpg\" title=\"Pumpkin Patch Name Game\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith the pumpkins all ready to go, head outside and create a pumpkin patch.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nStick the pumpkins into the ground all over the yard.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen the pumpkin patch is all set up, encourage your child to find the pumpkins to spell out his\/her name!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-IWMAabFTzVI\/WdmPsNNYHpI\/AAAAAAAANkY\/SWRZD61hTRoa9Rp4-IuY4E9aB3_sbuW0QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/pumpkin%2Bpatch%2Bname%2Bgame.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pumpkin Name Game\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"450\" data-original-width=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-IWMAabFTzVI\/WdmPsNNYHpI\/AAAAAAAANkY\/SWRZD61hTRoa9Rp4-IuY4E9aB3_sbuW0QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/pumpkin%2Bpatch%2Bname%2Bgame.jpg\" title=\"Pumpkin Name Game\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEither call out a specific letter for your child to look for, or see if he\/she can put the letters in the correct order all by themselves.\u0026nbsp; You could also write the child's name in chalk nearby so that they have something to self-check against.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs the child finds the letters in his\/her name, have them place them into the correct order.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo reinforce the letters, have the child point and say the letters in the order they appear in their name.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd, since our pumpkin cut-outs consisted of two different sizes, we were able to extend learning by talking about big and little and sorting the pumpkins into two groups, too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--1APNW1KoGM\/WdmPtdifF-I\/AAAAAAAANkc\/atdCiL__bqwrBsK5RLNCK6XQpKOjrhuegCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spell%2Bname%2Bpumpkin%2Bpatch%2Bfor%2Bpreschoolers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Name Recognition Game for Preschoolers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"450\" data-original-width=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--1APNW1KoGM\/WdmPtdifF-I\/AAAAAAAANkc\/atdCiL__bqwrBsK5RLNCK6XQpKOjrhuegCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spell%2Bname%2Bpumpkin%2Bpatch%2Bfor%2Bpreschoolers.jpg\" title=\"Pumpkin Name Game\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSuch a fun and cute way for your preschooler to learn the letters in his\/her name!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTurn name recognition for your preschooler into a fun game with this \u003Cb\u003EPumpkin Patch Name Game\u003C\/b\u003E!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's fun!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's simple!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEnjoy!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EMore Preschool Pumpkin Ideas!!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/10\/preschool-painted-pumpkin-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EPumpkin Number Puzzle \u0026amp; Craft\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/10\/free-printable-pumpkin-matching-sensory-bin.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EPumpkin Matching Printable Sensory Bin\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/10\/number-recognition-egg-carton-pumpkin-patch.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ENumber Sequencing Pumpkin Patch\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/10\/free-pumpkin-shape-puzzles.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EPumpkin Shape Puzzles\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/6776898419142918834"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/6776898419142918834"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/10\/pumpkin-name-game-preschool.html","title":"Pumpkin Patch Name Game for Preschoolers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_ea4Sm610BI\/WdmPt9uwDHI\/AAAAAAAANkg\/VVLncNw8fPwVzbOjaKb0xrssB1RFFdYYACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Name%2BRecognition%2BPumpkin%2BPatch%2BPreschool%2BActivity.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-5619864463102709030"},"published":{"$t":"2017-09-18T08:00:00.001-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-02-28T21:35:22.613-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Busy Bag Ideas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Educational DIY Activities"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fine Motor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Hands-on Activity"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Name Recognition"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Preschool"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Name Activity"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EWe love using children's literature to inspire learning. \u0026nbsp;Here is a fun\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Eactivity\u0026nbsp;for your preschooler inspired by the children's book, \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003EChicka Chicka Boom Boom\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003ETeach your preschooler the letters in his\/her name, while working on fine motor skills, with \u003Cb\u003Etheir\u003C\/b\u003E very own personalized and colorful Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Tree.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aXvE-m2qREA\/W3Y_wvdVLlI\/AAAAAAAAPE4\/phiID5PGz14U-yyfVugOCrriGOwuEED_ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/chicka%2Bchicka%2Bboom%2Bboom%2Bname%2Btree%2Bfor%2Bpreschoolers.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM ACTIVITY\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aXvE-m2qREA\/W3Y_wvdVLlI\/AAAAAAAAPE4\/phiID5PGz14U-yyfVugOCrriGOwuEED_ACLcBGAs\/s16000\/chicka%2Bchicka%2Bboom%2Bboom%2Bname%2Btree%2Bfor%2Bpreschoolers.jpg\" title=\"Teach your preschooler the letters in his\/her name, while working on fine motor skills, with their very own fun and colorful Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Name Tree!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: right;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Epost contains affiliate links.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003EChicka Chicka Boom Boom Name Activity\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"1442450703\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"2065606bdc3ba52b69b1ef5349afbdf3\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Chicka Chicka Boom Boom\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Chicka-Boom-Board-Book\/dp\/1442450703\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=2065606bdc3ba52b69b1ef5349afbdf3\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_3788367\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChicka Chicka Boom Boom\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_3788367\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=2065606bdc3ba52b69b1ef5349afbdf3\u0026amp;_cb=1504046561882\" style=\"border: none; height: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 0px;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E is an adorable book for the preschool crowd teaching the letters of the alphabet. \u0026nbsp;It is one of our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/02\/16-favorite-alphabet-books.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFavorite ABC Books for Preschoolers\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;Its playful rhyming storyline makes it easy for kids to remember and partake in \"reading,\" too! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou also might love this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/01\/learn-abc-chicka-chicka-boom-boom-stamp-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlphabet Craft\u003C\/a\u003E inspired by Chicka Chicka Boom Boom!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nInspired by the fun colors and \"\u003Ci\u003Eevery [letter] running to the coconut tree\u003C\/i\u003E\" I created a name recognition activity for my 4 year old. \u0026nbsp;This fun chicka chicka boom boom activity will help aid him in learning the letters in his name and putting the letters in the correct order.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch2 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nChicka Chicka Boom Boom Name Tree Activity\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ESupplies:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B01M9B5NG3\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"f31104f984dc730e86aa641ed9b92141\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Paint Stick\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hardwood-Stirrers-Guaranteed-Satisfaction-Projects\/dp\/B01M9B5NG3\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=f31104f984dc730e86aa641ed9b92141\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_9511891\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaint Stick\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_9511891\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=f31104f984dc730e86aa641ed9b92141\u0026amp;_cb=1504054573419\" style=\"border: none; height: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 0px;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"SEARCH\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"507bcc6999ca3b29adc1156ad8fbe7d4\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Dot Stickers\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?url=search-alias%3Daps\u0026amp;field-keywords=Dot%20Stickers\u0026amp;tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=507bcc6999ca3b29adc1156ad8fbe7d4\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_9239633\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDot Stickers\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_9239633\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=507bcc6999ca3b29adc1156ad8fbe7d4\u0026amp;_cb=1504054588322\" style=\"border: none; height: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 0px;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B00380E7PI\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"6dc7f3899b5373cb12da18eafe4f5e63\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Small Clothespins\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mini-Spring-Clothespins-24-Pkg\/dp\/B00380E7PI\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=6dc7f3899b5373cb12da18eafe4f5e63\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_3959865\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESmall Clothespins\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_3959865\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=6dc7f3899b5373cb12da18eafe4f5e63\u0026amp;_cb=1504054606850\" style=\"border: none; height: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 0px;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B0013CDJTS\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"e2cdeee529df6768df49e04240394ec9\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Construction Paper\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pacon-Lightweight-Construction-9-Inches-12-Inches\/dp\/B0013CDJTS\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=e2cdeee529df6768df49e04240394ec9\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_6862198\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EConstruction Paper\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_6862198\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=e2cdeee529df6768df49e04240394ec9\u0026amp;_cb=1504054616546\" style=\"border: none; height: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 0px;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B00ATJSD8I\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"0dfcbab6ebf7608c70dbc16efa88d72a\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Paint \" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Barrel-Acrylic-2-Ounce-PROMOABI-Selling\/dp\/B00ATJSD8I\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=0dfcbab6ebf7608c70dbc16efa88d72a\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_4933973\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaint\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_4933973\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=0dfcbab6ebf7608c70dbc16efa88d72a\u0026amp;_cb=1504054658831\" style=\"border: none; height: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 0px;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B00NJGAJNU\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"36436e084d67e969595eaa92fc86a4e3\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Markers\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crayola-Broad-Point-Washable-Markers\/dp\/B00NJGAJNU\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=36436e084d67e969595eaa92fc86a4e3\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_4084862\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMarkers\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_4084862\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=36436e084d67e969595eaa92fc86a4e3\u0026amp;_cb=1504054644698\" style=\"border: none; height: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 0px;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"SEARCH\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"ef9746e6976e30b57ba81ea17ee5b4e2\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"mini letter stickers\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?url=search-alias%3Daps\u0026amp;field-keywords=mini%20Letter%20Stickers\u0026amp;tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=ef9746e6976e30b57ba81ea17ee5b4e2\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_6978570\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELetter Stickers\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_6978570\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=ef9746e6976e30b57ba81ea17ee5b4e2\u0026amp;_cb=1504054636410\" style=\"border: none; height: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 0px;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EMAKE YOUR OWN PERSONALIZED CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM ACTIVITY\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EBegin the activity by prepping the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Name Tree with your child's name. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nSpray paint or paint the paint stick a dark brown-- this will be the \"tree trunk.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen the paint has dried, add dot stickers going vertically down the \"tree trunk\"-- one sticker for each letter of your child's name. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOn each dot sticker, write a letter of your child's name.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nNext cut out the greens like a palm tree from green construction paper. \u0026nbsp;Glue onto the top of the paint stick \"tree trunk.\"\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nNow assemble the letter matching \"\u003Cb\u003Ecoconuts\u003C\/b\u003E.\" \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI colored white dot stickers with a brown marker. \u0026nbsp;I added a letter sticker to each \"coconut.\" \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNext, I peeled the dot sticker off and adhered it to the end of the clothespin. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf messed with, the lettered \"coconuts\" did come off the clothespin; to fix this I would recommend perhaps \u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B0010JEJPC\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"56c1963c361ab05b01996521b873183d\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"laminating\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Scotch-Thermal-Laminator-Roller-TL901C\/dp\/B0010JEJPC\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=56c1963c361ab05b01996521b873183d\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_9126903\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elaminating\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_9126903\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=56c1963c361ab05b01996521b873183d\u0026amp;_cb=1504054675577\" style=\"border: none; height: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 0px;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E the coconuts and gluing them to the clothespin.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-23zGDCUU-ts\/WZowtL7l2qI\/AAAAAAAANdI\/zW28HnAZDr8hGegLgnwu1aGGzPswMTUMQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/pinching%2Bclothespins%2Bletter%2Bmatching%2Bactivity.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM ACTIVITY FOR PRESCHOOLERS\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"450\" data-original-width=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-23zGDCUU-ts\/WZowtL7l2qI\/AAAAAAAANdI\/zW28HnAZDr8hGegLgnwu1aGGzPswMTUMQCEwYBhgL\/s16000\/pinching%2Bclothespins%2Bletter%2Bmatching%2Bactivity.jpg\" title=\"Preschool Name Activity inspired by Chicka Chicka Boom Boom\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOnce the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Name Tree has been assembled, place the coconut clothespins around the tree.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ECHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM ACTIVITY\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIf you have the book, set it out along with this activity to peek your preschooler's interest.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPlace the activity on the tray and your child is ready to work on name recognition and fine motor skills! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPsst... I think clothespins are one of my favorite manipulatives to build fine motor skills; here's \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/05\/fine-motor-activities-using-clothespins.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E12 Favorite Fine Motor Activities Using Clothespins\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hmMmRFuRrtQ\/WZows2mDF2I\/AAAAAAAANdE\/UOCkAXatyD83Oo1NzQfVTWMyE-Qe1C0rACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Name%2BRecognition%2BChicka%2BChicka%2BBoom%2BBoom%2BActivity.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM ACTIVITY TO LEARN NAME\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hmMmRFuRrtQ\/WZows2mDF2I\/AAAAAAAANdE\/UOCkAXatyD83Oo1NzQfVTWMyE-Qe1C0rACEwYBhgL\/s16000\/Name%2BRecognition%2BChicka%2BChicka%2BBoom%2BBoom%2BActivity.jpg\" title=\"Preschool Name Activity inspired by Chicka Chicka Boom Boom\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nEncourage your child to pinch off a coconut letter from the tree and match it to the letter on the tree trunk. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nHave your child clip the letters of his\/her name in order or allow your child to choose the coconut letter to match at random.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis is a great activity to help your preschooler learn the letters in his\/her name in a playful, hands-on way!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-INqO39szJAg\/WZowstHTjeI\/AAAAAAAANc8\/5Cs2Va--Dxkuc5UVgayx6_MBxc-LeiJmwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Chicka%2BChicka%2BBoom%2BBoom%2BName%2BRecognition%2BActivity.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM NAME RECOGNITION ACTIVITY\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-INqO39szJAg\/WZowstHTjeI\/AAAAAAAANc8\/5Cs2Va--Dxkuc5UVgayx6_MBxc-LeiJmwCEwYBhgL\/s16000\/Chicka%2BChicka%2BBoom%2BBoom%2BName%2BRecognition%2BActivity.jpg\" title=\"HELP YOUR CHILD LEARN HIS\/HER NAME WITH A COLORFUL \u0026amp; FUN PERSONALZIED COCONUT TREE!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMORE NAME RECOGNITION ACTIVITITES:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\n\u003C\/h4\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/02\/clothespin-name-activity.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESimple Clothespin Name Recognition Busy Bag\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/07\/name-web-preschool-lacing-activity.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaper Plate Name Web\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/06\/rainbow-letter-snip-name-recognition.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERainbow Name Recognition Scissor Skills Craft\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/08\/learn-to-spell-name-sensory-bag.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENo-Mess Spell Your Name Sensory Bag\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/11\/simple-name-activity-preschoolers.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEasy Name Recognition Paper Chain\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/h3\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/feeds\/5619864463102709030\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/09\/preschool-name-recognition-clothespin-activity.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/5619864463102709030"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/5619864463102709030"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/09\/preschool-name-recognition-clothespin-activity.html","title":"Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Name Activity"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aXvE-m2qREA\/W3Y_wvdVLlI\/AAAAAAAAPE4\/phiID5PGz14U-yyfVugOCrriGOwuEED_ACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/chicka%2Bchicka%2Bboom%2Bboom%2Bname%2Btree%2Bfor%2Bpreschoolers.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});