Activity Instruction Page
Build Your Name with Blocks
- Activity Type: Hands-On Activity
- Theme: Construction & Building
- Learning Center: Language & Literacy Center
Preschool students can use blocks of various shapes and sizes to build the letters in their names. They will have the opportunity to be creative and explore different ways to construct their names. This activity promotes letter recognition, fine motor skills, and spatial reasoning.
Materials & Direction
Materials List:
– Wooden blocks
– Marker
Preschool Learning Objectives:
– Develop fine motor skills by picking up and manipulating blocks
– Recognize and learn to differentiate letters
– Identify and sequence the letters in their name
– Enhance creativity and problem-solving skills by building letters using blocks
Preschool Teacher Instructions:
1. Write each letter of the child’s name on different blocks using a marker.
2. Show the child how to stack the blocks in the correct order to form the letters of their name.
3. Encourage the child to replicate the letters of their name using the blocks.
4. Provide support as needed, such as demonstrating how to position the blocks correctly or helping with letter recognition.
5. For advanced learners, challenge them to create their full name or even simple words using the blocks.
6. For children who may need extra support, provide a visual aid with the letters of their name for reference.
7. Encourage the child to say the name of each letter out loud as they build it.
8. Allow the child to explore and play with the blocks creatively, even if they don’t form the exact letters of their name. The focus is on the process of learning and experimenting.
