Name in Bed Puzzle & Name Writing Activity

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This name activity combines a little hide-n-seek with name learning fun!  And it is perfect to go with this month's Virtual Book Club book Madeline!




The kids in Madeline all sleep in beds lined up in a row.  Sometimes it's fun to take your "learning activities" out of the actual school room and into a crazy place, like the bedroom!  Or, if you're in a school, bring a blanket or two and make a giant bed in your classroom!

This activity is quick and easy to set up, and loads of fun to play with!

Simple Supplies:

* Each kiddo's name pieces (see step 1!)

* blankets or beds

* pens, pencils, or markers


Easy How To:

1- Prepare the name pieces by cutting a sheet of paper in half lengthwise.  Write the children's names across the paper, and then cut out each letter in their names.



2- Hide the pieces in the blanket!




3- Let everyone find their name!

4- Let each child assemble their name, choose a writing utensil, and trace their name.



5- If everyone wants to, do it again!




This month's Virtual Book Club's book is Madeline!

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Comments

Growing Book by Book said…
I love how hide-and-seek can be turned into a liearning activity.
November 2, 2015 at 6:17 AM
Carla at Preschool Powol Packets said…
We do too! Hide and seek is super popular with our young kiddos too!
November 2, 2015 at 11:18 AM
Unknown said…
What a cute name activity to go with the book!
November 2, 2015 at 2:43 PM
Trisha @ Inspiration Laboratories said…
Hide and seek makes for a great way to learn names. Love it!
November 2, 2015 at 3:53 PM
Rainy Day Mum said…
Ohhh what a fun way to learn your name.
November 3, 2015 at 12:13 PM
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