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Get ready to WOW your preschoolers with these fun and educational activities that focus on the letter ‘W’. These engaging and hands-on activities will help your little ones learn about this wonderful letter while making lasting memories.
1.Watercolor Painting: Introduce watercolor painting, and let preschoolers create beautiful artworks using the colors that start with the letter ‘W’- white, wine, and wheat.
2.Wacky Word Wall: Create a word wall filled with ‘W’ words like watermelon, whale, and wagon. Encourage students to practice reading each word throughout the week.
3.Whisk Whipping Cream: Allow children to whip heavy cream into whipped cream using a whisk, teaching them about the letter ‘W’ as well as a simple kitchen skill.
4.Worm Exploration: Let the kids explore real or toy worms while discussing facts about worms, their role in nature, and of course – how their name starts with ‘W!’
5.Windy Weather Day: Talk about windy weather and perform simple experiments to show how wind works – like blowing ping pong balls across a table using straws or watching leaves blow in the wind.
6.Wheel Painting: Dip different sized wheels from toy cars or trucks in paint and have preschoolers make tracks on paper, showcasing unique patterns they can make with wheels.
7.Write With Water: Give children paintbrushes and water to practice writing the letter ‘W’ outside on pavement or cement – it’s mess-free writing practice!
8.Whistle While You Work: Teach children how to whistle (or try) as they enjoy practicing this delightful ‘W’ skill.
9.Walking W Challenge: Organize a relay race where students walk using different styles – waddling like ducks or wiggling like worms.
10.Weighted Water Play: Fill containers with varying levels of water, then let preschoolers test and compare the different weights using their hands or simple scales.
11.Wristwatch Craft: Help children create their own whimsical watches using paper plates and construction paper.
12.Wonderful Waffles: Teach children how to make waffles (with your assistance) and enjoy a special W-themed treat together.
13.Letter W Scavenger Hunt: Organize a fun scavenger hunt where preschoolers look for items that begin with the letter ‘W.’
14.Walrus Craft: Construct cute walrus faces from paper plates, adding whiskers made from pipe cleaners and googly eyes for a finishing touch.
15.”W” Bingo: Play a game of bingo using ‘W’ words, making the activity both fun and educational.
16.Wallpaper Collage: Create beautiful collages using leftover pieces of wallpaper, focusing on patterns containing ‘Ws’ or related words.
17.Woodworking Project: Assist preschoolers in creating simple woodworking projects like wooden picture frames or ornaments, emphasizing the ‘W’ connection throughout.
18.”Who Am I?” Game: Have children guess different animals or characters whose names start with ‘W’ based on clues given by the teacher.
19.Whittling with Soap: Introduce basic whittling concepts by allowing preschoolers to carve shapes or letters out of soft soap bars using plastic knives.
20.Winding Down with Storytime: End each day with a story featuring the letter ‘W,’ such as “The Very Busy Spider” by Eric Carle or “Whistle for Willie” by Ezra Jack Keats.
With these 20 letter “W” activities, your preschoolers are sure to have a ton of fun while learning about this fantastic letter!
