Looking for a fun and educational name recognition activity for your preschooler? This Colorful Name Puzzle Craft is perfect for children aged 3 to 5 and focuses on developing letter recognition, fine motor skills, color matching, and sequencing — all while making learning personal and exciting!
In this hands-on activity, kids will create a bright, interactive name puzzle using simple materials like construction paper, markers, and Velcro dots. They'll love matching each letter to spell out their name while engaging their minds and fingers. Plus, the printable version makes setup a breeze for teachers, parents, or early childhood educators.
Whether you're working in a daycare, preschool classroom, or from home, this craft is a beautiful way to celebrate each child’s identity — starting with their name!
🖍️ Get ready to sing, spell, and play with the Colorful Name Puzzle!
Colorful Name Puzzle Craft
Theme: All About Me / Name Recognition
Age Group: 3 to 5 years old
Skills Developed: Letter recognition, Fine motor skills, Sequencing, Color matching
Objective: Children will recognize and spell their names and learn the meaning or origin (if possible).
🎨 Materials Needed:
Colored cardstock or construction paper (at least 4 different colors)
Scissors (child-safe)
Glue stick or Velcro dots
Black marker or thick crayon
Laminator (optional)
Small envelope or Ziploc bag for storage
✂️ Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Prepare the Name Base Strip
Choose one bright-colored cardstock as the base (approx. 3 x 10 inches).
Using a black marker, write the name of the child in big uppercase letters across the strip, leaving space between each letter.
2. Create Letter Pieces
Cut out 4 separate squares (2 x 2 inches) using different colored paper for each letter.
Write one letter of the name of the child on each square using the marker.
3. Turn It Into a Puzzle
Cut the name base strip so that each letter is separated (like puzzle slots).
You can laminate both the base and the pieces for extra durability (optional).
Attach Velcro dots to the base and the backs of each letter piece.
4. Let the Child Play and Learn
Invite the child to match the colorful letter pieces to the correct spots.
Encourage them to say each letter aloud as they place it:
"N-A-M-E of the child! and spells !"
🌟 Creative Add-ons:
Color Match: Use same-colored letters and backgrounds for color matching.
Shape Puzzle: Cut letter pieces into fun shapes (stars, hearts, etc.).
Photo Personalization: Add a small photo of the child on one side of the base.
Decorate: Let the child decorate each letter with stickers or crayons.
🎶 Bonus: Sing the Name Song
(Tune: B-I-N-G-O) "There was a girl/boy who learned her/his name and replace Bingo with the name of the child
📆 Storage Tip
Keep all the pieces in a labeled envelope or Ziploc bag. Let Maya decorate it with her name and stickers!
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