Letter I Activities For Preschoolers

Dear Parent or Teacher,

Teaching the letter I to preschoolers can be a delight because it opens the door to so many exciting words — insects, igloos, ice cream, and iguanas. Below is a collection of hands-on activities designed to make learning the letter I engaging and memorable.

Here are some of my favorite Letter I activities:

• I is for Ice Cream Craft — Cut out a large letter I from brown construction paper and have children glue cotton balls on top to create a scoop of ice cream. Add sprinkles with markers or glitter.
• Insect Hunt — Go outside with a magnifying glass and search for insects. Say "I is for insect" each time you find one. Draw the insects afterward.
• Igloo Building — Use sugar cubes or small boxes to build an igloo. Talk about how igloo starts with the letter I.
• I Spy the Letter I — Play I Spy by finding the letter I in books, signs, and labels around the house or classroom.
• Inchworm Measuring — Cut out paper inchworms and use them to measure small toys. Discuss how inch starts with I.

Each activity is designed to reinforce letter recognition, phonetic awareness, and fine motor skills through play. Children learn best when they are having fun, so I encourage you to follow their lead and explore these activities at their own pace.

For additional practice, pair these activities with Letter I tracing worksheets and coloring pages. Enjoy watching your little one discover the joy of learning!