Free Printable Lowercase j Juice Craft for Kids & Teachers
Looking for a fun and colorful way to teach the lowercase letter j?
This lowercase j is for Juice Craft is the perfect hands-on activity for preschool and kindergarten learners!
Whether you’re teaching an alphabet lesson in the classroom or creating learning fun at home, your little ones will love cutting, gluing, and decorating their very own juice cup.
Download the free printable lowercase j juice template and make learning the alphabet refreshing, creative, and engaging!
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🧃 Letter j Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
Make learning the lowercase letter j joyful and engaging with these fun Letter j activities that pair perfectly with your Juice Craft!
These hands-on ideas help preschool and kindergarten kids build letter recognition, fine motor skills, phonics, and creativity while exploring colorful, kid-favorite juice themes.
1. Read Juice & Food-Themed Storybooks
Pair your craft with a fun snack-themed storytime! Great options include:
- Jamberry by Bruce Degen
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
- Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert
- When Do You Drink Juice? by H.P. Gentileschi
Encourage children to listen for words beginning with j like juice, jam, jump, joy, and practice saying the “juh” sound.
2. Learn Fun Juice Facts
Turn your lowercase j juice craft into a tiny nutrition lesson! Kids can learn:
- Juice is made from fruits like oranges, apples, grapes, and berries
- Fresh juice has vitamins that help keep our bodies healthy
- You can squeeze or press fruit to make juice
- It’s colorful — red, yellow, orange, purple, green!
Bring in small cups of different fruit juices for a safe sample-and-smell activity (optional for classrooms).
3. Create a Breakfast or Snack-Themed Alphabet Wall
Display your students’ juice crafts on your alphabet wall labeled j is for juice.
Brighten it with:
- fruit cutouts (oranges, apples, strawberries)
- letter j tracing cards
- colorful juice cups
You’ll end up with a cheerful “Snack Time Alphabet” bulletin board!
4. Letter of the Week: j Is for Juice
If you’re focusing on a Letter of the Week, this craft fits perfectly alongside other j-activities like:
- j is for jellyfish
- j is for jar
- j is for jam
- j is for jump (gross motor!)
Add sensory play (jelly bin!), tracing sheets, and phonics practice to round out the week.
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✂️ Lowercase j Craft Supplies Needed
Gather a few easy supplies before you begin this fun and refreshing lowercase letter activity.
These materials are simple and work great in both classroom and at-home learning environments!
You’ll need:
- Colored Cardstock or Construction Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Colored Pencils, Markers or Crayons
- Printable Lowercase j Template (found at the bottom of this post)
Once everything is ready, it’s time to make your adorable juice craft!
🧃 Lowercase Letter j for Juice Craft Instructions
1) Print the Template
Download and print the free printable lowercase j juice craft template on white cardstock for sturdiness and easy assembly.
2) Color the Juice j
Let your kids choose their favorite juice color — orange, purple, red, green, or yellow!
Encourage them to say the “juh, juh, juice” sound while they color.
3) Cut Out the Pieces
Carefully cut along the edges of the juice cup, straw, and lowercase letter j.
Younger children may need extra help as they practice fine motor skills.
4) Assemble the Juice Cup
Glue the juice pieces onto the lowercase j shape.
Watch the letter transform into a fun, colorful drink your little one will be proud of!
The orange slice cutout should be attached next.
Place it on the upper left corner of the juice.
Lastly, attach the straw to complete the j for juice craft.
You now have a refreshing letter “j” for juice craft!
5) Display the Craft
Your lowercase j juice craft is ready!
Hang it on your alphabet wall, bulletin board, fridge, or inside your child’s learning binder.
🧩 Bonus Ideas
- Add a real paper straw for a fun 3D effect
- Draw fruit slices around the letter j
- Add glitter glue “juice drops” for sparkle
- Use the color version for a fast, no-prep craft
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📥 Free Printable Lowercase j Juice Template
Make alphabet learning refreshing and fun with this free printable lowercase j juice craft!
Inside the download, you’ll find:
- 🖍 Black & White Template – perfect for coloring, tracing, and customizing
- 🎨 Full-Color Template – ready for a quick, no-prep cut-and-paste activity
Both versions help preschool and kindergarten learners build fine motor skills, letter recognition, and creativity while learning the lowercase letter j in a playful, hands-on way.
Fill out the form below to download your lowercase j juice template and start crafting today!
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We’d love to see your child’s bright and colorful juice craft!
Share your lowercase j juice craft on the Simple Mom Project Facebook Page or tag us on Instagram for even more alphabet fun and inspiration.
If your little learner enjoyed this craft, check out the lowercase i igloo, lowercase k kite, and lowercase l lion crafts to keep the alphabet learning going!
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