3D Letters
Materials:
 poster board
 glue
 scissors
 paint (optional)
Directions:
In the course of learning the letters of the alphabet, create a large decorated letter each
time a new letter is learned.
1) Cut a large letter out of poster board ( I use different colors for each letter), and
decorate it as a class. Glue on whatever is handy. I have used cut-up egg cartons,
feathers, cut-up paper towel rolls, etc.
2) Paint the cardboard rolls and egg cartons and glue on buttons, foam shapes and
various shapes from construction paper.
3) When it is completed hang it high up on the wall for everyone to see. The letter has 3
dimensional qualities that really give it an artistic look!
Notes: Use these letters as a way of reviewing, as a resource for children looking for how
a letter is made, etc. It's always important to remember that young children pay the most
attention to things that are displayed near their line of sight (not more than four or five
feet from the floor).
Type of Activity: craft, table activity
Language Arts Strand: reading, writing
Literacy Concepts and Skills: writing, reading, handwriting, alphabet skills
Theme: alphabet