Create letters of the alphabet in fun ways.
Pink, green, and white construction paper; fake eyes; glue; marker; and scissors
I drew the letter A on pink paper, cut small green squares and white triangles for the teeth, and my toddler glued them on before adding the fake eyes. Finally, I glued extra letter A’s around the mouth so it looked like the alligator was chomping on them!
Blue and white construction paper; 2½ popsicle sticks; pipe cleaner; scissors; and glue
I cut wings and a face (drawing eyes and a smile), then split one popsicle stick in half. My toddler glued the wings, face, popsicle sticks, and pipe cleaner onto the blue paper.
Brown, red, black, green, and white construction paper; black marker; scissors; and glue
I cut the letter A from red paper, then cut black seeds, a brown stem, and a green leaf with veins. My toddler assembled and glued everything together.
Black and green construction paper; tissue paper in various colors; glue; and scissors
I cut a B shape and antenna, then my toddler glued colored tissue-paper squares inside the wings and added the antenna on top.
Yellow, green, and brown paper; black marker; fake eyes; scissors; and glue
We cut a B and bear’s ears from brown paper, then used yellow for paws and nose, drew faces, and let my toddler glue it all together.
Black, yellow, blue, and white paper; scissors; and glue
I cut a B and antenna, added black stripes, and then my toddler glued on white wings.
Pink, white, green, and brown paper; black marker; scissors; and glue
I cut a C and eye circles, added black spots, horns, and a pink nose, then my toddler assembled it.
Pink and brown paper; brown marker; scissors; and glue
We cut small brown circles, drew chips for counting practice, then glued them onto a C drawn on pink paper.
Green and white paper; black marker; blue tissue paper; scissors; and glue
After cutting strips of blue tissue and Cookie Monster’s eyes, my toddler crumpled and glued the paper onto a C on green paper.
Green, pink, and yellow paper; glue; marker; scissors; and fake eyes
I cut a D and dinosaur parts, then my toddler glued on pink triangles as spikes and assembled the dinosaur.
Red, blue, orange, and yellow paper; feather; marker; scissors; and glue
I cut a D and a head, added a beak and wings, and my toddler glued everything together.
Green, black, white, and orange paper; marker; scissors; and glue
We cut a D and dog features, then my toddler added spots, collar, and tag with glue.
Red, white, and pink construction paper; glue; marker; scissors; and fake eyes
Draw and cut the letter E, trunk, and ears from pink paper. Add outlines to the trunk and ears, then cut small white feet. Have your toddler glue all the pieces together to form an elephant.
Red, green, white, and yellow construction paper; black marker; scissors; fake eyes; and glue
Cut out the letter E and a small rectangle from red paper. Next, cut a green hat and a white triangle. Your toddler will get a kick out of this elf peeking out of the letter E!
Black, white, and orange construction paper; red paint; paintbrush; marker; scissors; and glue
This was a two-part activity involving paint. First, cut the letter E from white paper and have your toddler paint it red. Cut out Elmo’s eyes, nose, and mouth. The next day, let your toddler assemble the pieces with glue.
Orange, yellow, white, and black construction paper; glue; marker; scissors; and fake eyes
Draw and cut the letter F, tail, and ears (small triangles) from orange paper. Using the orange tail as a guide, cut the top portion of the tail from yellow paper. Cut a black triangle for the nose, then have your toddler assemble the fox with glue!
Pink, black, red, and orange construction paper; marker; fake eyes; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter F from red paper, then cut a beak from black paper and feathers from pink paper. Have your toddler glue the pieces to create a flamingo.
Green, purple, pink, red, orange, and yellow construction paper; marker; scissors; and glue
Pre-cut flower shapes and circles in various colors. Draw the letter F on green paper and ask your toddler to identify it. Then have them glue the circles onto the flowers and the flowers onto the F.
Yellow, white, and black construction paper; glue; marker; scissors; and fake eyes
Cut the letter G, horns, ear, and head from yellow paper. Draw nostrils and a smile on the head. Cut spots and the inside of the ear from black paper. Have your toddler assemble the giraffe with glue!
Purple, light- and dark-green, and yellow construction paper; marker; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter G from yellow paper. Cut out purple grapes and green leaves, drawing veins if desired. Have your toddler glue the grapes and leaves to the G.
Green and red construction paper; circle stickers; marker; scissors; and glue
Cut the top and bottom of a gumball machine from red paper. Draw the gumball opening with a black marker. Outline a G on green paper, then let your toddler stick the circle stickers inside the G. Tip: Have them name each sticker color to build vocabulary.
Purple, white, and red construction paper; marker; fake eyes; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter H and the hippo’s head from purple paper. Draw a couple of nostrils on its head. Cut out a red tongue and white teeth. Have your toddler assemble the hippo with glue!
White, orange, and black construction paper; glue; marker; scissors; and fake eyes
Cut the letter H, nose, and head from orange paper. Cut the tail, mane, and hooves from black paper. Have your toddler assemble the horse with glue!
White construction paper; paint; small paper plate; wet paper towels; and marker
Outline the letter H on white paper. Place paint on a plate and have your toddler press their hand in it, then make handprints along the H.
Blue (light and dark) construction paper; glue; and a writing utensil
Draw an outline of the letter I on dark blue construction paper. Next, cut out icicles and let your toddler assemble. I also cut snowflakes using a craft punch.
White, pink, and green construction paper; glue; marker; scissors; and fake eyes
Draw and cut the letter I from pink paper. Cut out about six green circles and draw a face on one. Have your toddler glue the circles onto the I to form an inchworm.
Orange, green, white, and red construction paper; black marker; fake eyes; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter I from white paper. Cut red legs and green wings, then let your toddler assemble the insect with glue.
White, blue, and green construction paper; ribbon; glue; marker; scissors; and fake eyes
Cut the letter J from blue paper. Cut a jellyfish shape from green paper and use ribbon for tentacles. Have your toddler glue all pieces together.
Orange and green construction paper; black marker; fake eyes; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter J and jaguar spots from orange paper. Cut out ears and head, then have your toddler glue everything in place.
Red, pink, and green construction paper; glue; and marker
Cut the letter J from red paper and add a face. Cut arms and balls from pink paper. Have your toddler glue them to show juggling. Tip: Count the balls together!
White and yellow construction paper; glue; marker; scissors; and fake eyes
Cut the letter K, head, ears, and tail from yellow paper. Draw a nose, then have your toddler glue all parts together.
Pink, orange, and white construction paper; circle stickers; scissors; and glue
Draw the letter K from orange paper, cut a crown from pink paper, and let your toddler glue on stickers. Tip: Name each sticker color!
Blue (light and dark), purple, and green construction paper; string; glue; and marker
Cut the letter K from blue paper, bows from purple paper, and a triangle for the kite. Have your toddler assemble with glue.
Brown, orange, and yellow construction paper; glue; marker; scissors; and fake eyes
Cut the letter L and lion head from yellow paper, mane from orange paper, then let your toddler glue everything together.
White and red construction paper; black circle stickers; marker; glue; and fake eyes
Write L, eyes, and antenna on white paper. Cut red wings, then have your toddler glue the stickers onto the wings.
Blue, pink, green, and yellow construction paper; marker; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter L from pink paper and multiple lemons from yellow paper with green leaves. Have your toddler assemble with glue.
Brown, yellow, black, and blue construction paper; scissors; glue; and fake eyes
Cut the letter M from brown paper and trace your toddler’s hands on yellow paper for antlers. Have them glue everything together.
Green, pink, and black construction paper; fake eyes; scissors; marker; and glue
Cut the letter M and monkey features from black and pink paper. Have your toddler assemble with glue.
Brown, pink, and white construction paper; glue; marker; scissors; and fake eyes
Cut the letter M and mouse ears from brown paper, add pink inner ears and pipe-cleaner whiskers, then let your toddler glue together.
Brown, orange, light- and dark-blue, and white construction paper; glue; marker; scissors; and fake eyes
Draw and cut the letter N and small rectangles from brown paper. Cut out the bird’s body and feathers from dark blue paper and a wing from light blue paper. Cut an orange beak, then have your toddler assemble with glue!
Green, purple, and blue construction paper; fake eyes; scissors; marker; and glue
Cut the letter N from green paper. Cut a bandana shape and small bows from blue paper. Have your toddler glue all pieces together to make a ninja!
Purple, yellow, and blue construction paper; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter N from purple paper. Cut a moon and stars from yellow paper, then let your toddler glue them onto the N to create a night scene.
Blue and red construction paper; marker; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter O and eight tentacles from red paper. Draw eyes, then have your toddler glue the tentacles to the O. Tip: Count the tentacles together!
White, brown, and green construction paper; scissors; marker; and glue
Cut the letter O, Olaf’s head, body, and feet from white paper. Draw his face, then cut hair and arms from brown paper. Have your toddler assemble with glue!
Brown, orange, and white construction paper; orange dot marker; marker; scissors; and fake eyes
Cut the letter O from white paper. Cut an owl’s head, eyes, and feet from orange paper. Let your toddler add orange dots and then assemble the owl with glue!
Pink and white construction paper; pipe cleaner; glue; marker; scissors; and fake eyes
Cut the letter P, ears, and nose from pink paper. Draw nostrils on the nose and curl a pipe cleaner for the tail. Have your toddler assemble with glue!
Pink, green, purple, blue, and yellow paper; black and orange markers; scissors; and glue
Draw the letter P on pink paper. Cut a beak, trace hands in various colors for feathers, then have your toddler glue everything together. Tip: Name each color as you work!
Purple, black, orange, and white paper; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter P from black paper. Cut feet and beak from orange paper and a belly from white paper. Have your toddler assemble the penguin with glue!
Red, orange, and white construction paper; glue; marker; and scissors
Cut the letter Q, head, and topknot from red paper. Draw an eye, then cut feet and a beak from orange paper. Have your toddler assemble with glue!
Red, orange, and white paper; sequins; marker; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter Q from white paper. Draw eyes and a smile, then cut a crown from orange paper. Have your toddler glue on sequins, naming each color as they go!
Orange, pink, green, and white paper; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter Q from orange paper. Cut strips and squares from pink and green paper, then have your toddler glue them to form a quilt pattern. Tip: Practice color patterns together!
Pink, orange, and white paper; pink pipe cleaner; white pom-pom; marker; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter R and ears from white paper, add pink inner ears and a nose. Cut a pom-pom tail and pipe-cleaner whiskers, then have your toddler assemble!
Purple and white construction paper; glue; marker; and scissors
Cut the letter R and tail from white paper. Draw the mask and stripes with a marker, then have your toddler glue everything together.
Orange, red, green, and brown paper; fake eyes; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter R from brown paper. Cut tail feathers, coxcomb, feet, and beak from colored paper, then have your toddler assemble with glue!
Green, orange, and red paper; dot markers; fake eyes; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter S from green paper. Cut a tongue from red paper, then let your toddler decorate with dot markers and glue on fake eyes.
White, orange, blue, and black paper; fake eyes; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter S and a snowman head from white paper. Cut hat, buttons, and eyes from black paper; cut a carrot nose from orange paper. Have your toddler assemble with glue.
White, orange, and green paper; fake eyes; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter S and wings from white paper; cut a beak from orange paper. Let your toddler glue on fake eyes and assemble the swan.
Orange and purple construction paper; black marker; fake eyes; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter T, tail, and ears from orange paper. Draw triangle spots on the T and tail, then have your toddler assemble with glue!
Red, green, pink, and black construction paper; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter T from pink paper. Cut triangles from red and green paper, then have your toddler glue them onto the T.
Cardboard; blue construction paper; green tissue paper; scissors; and glue
Cut a tree trunk from cardboard and add bark texture. Draw a rectangle on top for leaves, then have your toddler attach green tissue-paper pieces to form the tree.
Yellow, blue, and red construction paper; white tissue paper; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter U from yellow paper and an umbrella top from red paper. Let your toddler tear and crumple tissue paper, then glue it beneath the umbrella.
Light- and dark-blue construction paper; underwater stickers; marker; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter U from light blue paper. Draw a waterline, then have your toddler place stickers below it and glue any additional decorations.
White and purple construction paper; colored pipe cleaners; fake eyes; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter U, head, and horns from white paper (or color it purple). Cut one horn from purple paper. Draw a face, add pipe-cleaner mane, then have your toddler assemble.
Black, light- and dark-green, purple, orange, and pink construction paper; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter V from black paper. Cut flowers and pistils from purple, orange, and pink paper, then green stems. Have your toddler assemble the bouquet on the V.
Brown, yellow, red, orange, and white construction paper; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter V from orange paper, a mound from brown paper, and lava squares in yellow, red, and orange. Have your toddler glue the lava spilling down the V.
Black, pink, white, orange, and red construction paper; fake eyes; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter V from black paper. Cut feet and beak from orange paper, a head from pink paper, and a neck from white paper. Have your toddler assemble with glue.
Pink and purple construction paper; fake eyes; marker; scissors; and glue
Cut a thick letter W from pink paper for the worm’s body and a head. Draw body lines and a face, then have your toddler assemble with glue.
Brown, white, black, and pink construction paper; fake eyes; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter W from white paper and a body from brown paper. Cut a pink mouth and black nose, then have your toddler assemble with glue.
Yellow, red, green, black, and white construction paper; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter W from yellow paper. Cut red and green squares, then guide your toddler to place red on top half, green on bottom, and add black seeds.
White, blue, and purple construction paper; fake eyes; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter X and a fish shape from purple paper. Cut one long bone and four short bones from white paper, then have your toddler glue them onto the fish.
Black, pink, purple, blue, red, green, yellow, and orange construction paper; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter X from black paper. Cut colored rectangles of decreasing length, then have your toddler glue them across the X. Tip: Name each color!
Brown, green, blue, and red construction paper; black marker; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter X from red paper. Cut trees from green paper and a river from blue paper. Draw dotted map lines to the X, then have your toddler assemble with glue.
Brown and yellow construction paper; fake eyes; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter Y from brown paper. Cut a mouth, horns, and circles from yellow paper, then have your toddler assemble with glue.
Blue and yellow construction paper; scissors; and glue
Outline the letter Y on blue paper. Cut small yellow circles, then guide your toddler to glue them inside the Y. Tip: Count them as you go!
Yellow, green, red, orange, pink, and blue construction paper; string; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter Y from yellow paper. Cut circles and ovals for the yoyo body and string pieces, then have your toddler assemble with glue.
White, black, and orange construction paper; fake eyes; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter Z and ear from white paper. Cut horns, nose, and hair from orange and black paper. Have your toddler assemble the zebra with glue.
Yellow, blue, green, and orange construction paper; marker; scissors; and glue
Outline the letter Z, cut zigzag strips in different colors, then have your toddler glue them to the Z to create a zigzag pattern.
Black, red, yellow, and white construction paper; scissors; and glue
Cut the letter Z and two small tires from black paper. Cut a car from red paper and smoke from white paper. Have your toddler assemble with glue!
