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Letter C Craft – C is for Corn

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Letter crafts are a classic kindergarten activity, and for good reason. They are a great way to bridge the gap between a variety of interests, and a kid-made alphabet is a great way to decorate your classroom (and then extend kids’ pride in their learning). This week I’m sharing our Letter C Craft – C is for Corn!

This c is for corn letter c craft is perfect for kindergarteners and preschoolers who are learning their letters and sounds!

Corn was a natural fit as we were doing this craft in the fall, but corn (and popcorn) are always available and a hit with kids. Just be cautious to explain that the corn (and/or popcorn) are just for crafting and not for snacking. Try to have snack time before doing this craft, and if possible, offer some snacking popcorn to heed off any tasting later on.

After this activity, we moved onto a “painting with corn” activity, with dried corn on the cob, corn kernels, popped popcorn, and a paint made of cornmeal. I always think that the efficacy of activities like this is if you are able to build on them and allow children time to explore the concepts – or repeat the sound over and over again as you are doing “c”orn “c”rafts.

We have also done “C is for Cotton” for another hands-on sensory learning experience. You could also try “c is for cow” and draw on cow spots, or “c is for cocoa” and make some cocoa-based paint.

This c is for corn letter c craft is perfect for kindergarteners and preschoolers who are learning their letters and sounds!

Making the Letter C Craft

First, gather your materials:

  • Paper plates
  • Glue
  • Corn kernels
  • Scissors

It is also helpful to have small containers to keep the corn kernels in, and trays for a portable craft drying area.

If working with children who can adeptly handle scissors, show them a letter c and encourage them to cut their paper plate into a “C”-shape. (If your children are not yet at this stage, prepare the c-shaped paper plates beforehand.)

Provide glue and small containers of corn for the children to use to decorate their “C”. Ask children if they know if this is a “big C” or “little c,” (uppercase or lowercase) and inquire how they got to that conclusion. It’s a great way to encourage children to practice critical thinking skills and build a better understanding of the formation of this letter.

This c is for corn letter c craft is perfect for kindergarteners and preschoolers who are learning their letters and sounds!

Do you do letter crafts with your students?

Check out the first two letters in our Letter Crafts series, A is for Ant and B is for Bubbles.

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Jennifer Tammy is a trained psychologist and single mom who runs a Montessori preschool out of her home in order to stay home full-time with her daughter, Miss G. Every day she shares easy recipes, parenting inspiration, and hands-on learning ideas on her blog, Sugar, Spice, and Glitter.
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Filed Under: Crafts and Art Projects, Fall, Letters Tagged With: alphabet, kindergarten, letter crafts, preschool

About Jennifer

Jennifer Tammy is a trained psychologist and single mom who runs a Montessori preschool out of her home in order to stay home full-time with her daughter, Miss G. Every day she shares easy recipes, parenting inspiration, and hands-on learning ideas on her blog, Sugar, Spice, and Glitter.

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