10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter J

Another week means another letter lesson! This week, it’s the letter J. I had fund putting this week’s letter activities, crafts and book list together as there are so many fun ideas for teaching the letter J out there! Let’s get started with 10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter J!

10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter J

Ways to Teach the Letter J with Crafts:

This J is for Jewels craft from Make Monthly is perfect for making something that will bling and stand out. And, if you have little princesses, they will really love this one. I also love that it uses cereal boxes as well!

Crystal & Co. has a very cute and fun J is for Jellyfish craft that just uses a printable, some paint and everyone’s favorite: Googly eyes!

Printables to Teach the Letter J:

J is for Jam, Jellyfish and more with this printable from Education.com.

If you have a dinosaur fan at home, they will love this printable for tracing the letter J with a Jaxartosaurus from First School.

Fun Letter J Activities:

This J is for Jellyfish activity allows you to create a “Pet Jellyfish” in a jar for your kids. I think this activity from Cheap Crafty Mama is just too awesome!

Play Jumpin’ J’s from Brilliant Beginnings! This is a great way to work off some indoor energy and learn the letter J as well.

Books:

Joey Runs Away by Jack Kent

No Jumping on the Bed by Ted Arnold

The Giant Jam Sandwich by John Vernon Lord

Jump! by Scott M. Fischer

Recipes:

If you happen to have letter cookie cutters, make J shaped toast with Jelly! Look at this example from Hubpages.

More Fun with the Letter J:

What kid doesn’t love the idea of playing in Jello?! With this fun Jello Sensory Bin from A Mom with a Lesson Plan your kids can make a mess and learn about the letter J all in one!

This Matching Jar Lids activity from The Kavanaugh Report is perfect for fine motor and matching skills as well as enforcing the sound of the letter J.