Fire Truck Name Craft

Write each child's name letters in the squares before the activity. Children trace, cut and glue from left to right, which builds name recognition for young learners.

A cover and 3 pages. The directions page lists red, black and yellow crayons and 6 steps. The truck page reads: Color the fire truck and the 3 wheels. Cut them out on the dashed lines. The name ladder page has an 8-space ladder, 18 letter squares with extras in case of a mistake, and an example with the name JAMAL. It reads: An adult writes one letter of your name in each square. Trace the letters, cut out the squares and glue them on the ladder in order.

Yes. We made it for Preschool to Kindergarten community helpers, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.

Pick one setting, such as the fire station, post office or doctor's office, print its signs, labels and cutouts, and add a few real props. The badges and the job application form let children choose a role and take turns.

The Community Helper Counting to 10 Clip Cards have an answer key. The rest are open activities, signs and crafts.