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Learning Animal Names with Name Tags

Kids interested in animal toys? Try adding an element of literacy to their play by learning animal names with name tags. A fun activity for toddlers and preschool.

My kids were playing with their toy animals a lot. I noticed that my toddler already knew the animal names, and my oldest was nearly at reading age. In the midst of one of their pretend play sessions, I asked them if they wanted to make name tags for the animals.

They are usually game for a fun activity! With items we already had at home, I made some simple name tags for each of their little animal toys.

Learning animal names with name tags is a simple, but cute activity for preschool. This activity is a fun way to inject some print into your child’s regular pretend-play experiences with their toy animals.

It is so simple to make your own animal name tags. too!

Learning Animal Names

This activity is great for toddlers, preschoolers and up. I love that my kids can play together and each one will learn something different from this activity.

 

All you need to make these name tags at home are foam sheets and yarn or twine. We store these animal name tags in a small bag right in our animal bin.

 

I shared the learning animal names activity steps as a guest post over on B-Inspired Mama. Head on over to B-Inspired Mama to read the whole post! Then, pop on back after to let me know what you think!

 

Visit the Toddler page for more activities that are appropriate for toddler development. The Preschool page will cover preschooler fun.

Has your child showed an interest in learning about animals and animal names yet? 

 

Kids interested in animal toys? Try adding an element of literacy to their play by learning animal names with name tags. A fun activity for toddlers and preschool.

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August 8, 2013 by Jaimi Erickson 7 Comments Filed Under: activities Tagged With: name, pre-reading, preschool, pretend play, spelling, toddlers

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  1. Miah Ramos says

    February 23, 2015 at 7:40 am

    I am trying to teach my 3 year old daughter how to read but it's so challenging, especially if she is more interested in playing. She got bored after my first attempt in teaching her the sound of the letters. Hehehe… Well, we have a few animal toys at home, I'd like to try this on her as we play the pretend game… 🙂

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    • Jaimi says

      February 24, 2015 at 9:11 pm

      Three year olds are definitely learning a lot through their play and interactions with us. This one may help infuse a little literacy into her play. She is young yet, so letter sounds are a great place to be focusing right now. It is amazing between 3 and 4 what they soak up! All the best!

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  2. Anonymous says

    June 17, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    My son had the animal stickers on the walls and I have to say the nametags are a great idea. Will be trying them.

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  3. Sarah McClelland says

    August 8, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    Great job. My son would like this. He loves animals!

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    • Jaimi says

      August 8, 2013 at 6:25 pm

      Thanks, Sarah! I hope you try it out and he has a great time.

      Reply

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