Free Printable Letter P Pencil Craft for Kids & Teachers
Looking for a fun way to teach the letter P?
This adorable Letter P is for Pencil Craft is the perfect hands-on activity for preschool and kindergarten learners!
Whether you’re a teacher planning a back-to-school alphabet lesson or a parent helping your child learn at home, your little ones will love cutting, gluing, and creating their own colorful pencil.
Download the free printable letter P pencil template and make learning the alphabet sharp, creative, and fun!
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✏️ Letter P Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
 Make learning the letter P playful and hands-on with these fun Letter P activities that go perfectly with your Pencil Craft!Â
Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or creating learning fun at home, these ideas help preschool and kindergarten kids practice letter recognition, fine motor skills, and creativity — all while getting excited about learning.
1. Read School and Pencil-Themed Books
Pair your craft with a fun storytime about school or writing to help children connect the letter P with everyday objects.
Here are a few great books to read together:
- The Pigeon Has to Go to School! by Mo Willems
- Too Much Glue by Jason Lefebvre
- The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt
- A Squiggly Story by Andrew Larsen
Encourage your students to listen for words that start with “P” as you read and talk about pencils, paper, and practice.
2. Practice Pencil Skills
After finishing their Letter P Pencil Craft, let kids use their real pencils to trace letters, draw shapes, or write their names.
This reinforces pencil control, early handwriting, and fine motor coordination — all essential prewriting skills for preschoolers.
3. Decorate the Classroom or Alphabet Wall
Show off your students’ creative work by displaying their Letter P Pencil Crafts on your alphabet wall or bulletin board labeled “P is for Pencil.”
Add colorful paper, crayons, or glue sticks to create a fun back-to-school or writing-themed display!
4. Letter of the Week: P Is for Pencil
If you’re focusing on a Letter of the Week theme, this craft fits perfectly!
Pair it with other P-themed ideas like P is for Penguin, P is for Pig, or P is for Pizza.
Add tracing worksheets, phonics songs, or paper-cutting activities to make the letter P week extra fun.
Make learning the ABCs hands-on and fun with my printable uppercase alphabet crafts!
Each letter includes color + black & white versions — perfect for parents, teachers, and homeschool lessons.
✂️ Letter P Craft Supplies Needed
Before you begin this fun alphabet activity, gather a few simple supplies to make crafting smooth and enjoyable for your little learners.
These materials work great in both classroom and home settings!
- Colored Cardstock or Construction Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Colored Pencils, Markers or Crayons
- Printable Letter P Pencil Template (found at the bottom of this post)
Once your supplies are ready, it’s time to make your own Letter P Pencil Craft!
✏️ Letter P Craft Instructions
1) Print the Template
Download and print the free printable Letter P Pencil Craft template on white cardstock paper for best results.
The thicker paper helps your pencil craft stay sturdy — perfect for bulletin boards or alphabet binders.
2) Color Your Pencil
Let kids get creative! Encourage them to color their pencils yellow, pink, silver, or even rainbow.
Add fun details like faces, names, or doodles on the letter P for extra personality.
3) Cut Out the Pieces
Carefully cut along the outlines of the pencil craft pieces.
Parents and teachers can assist younger kids as they practice cutting safely and improving fine motor control.
4) Assemble the Pencil
If you think your child is familiar with using scissors, let them cut the letter P for pencil outline into individual pieces.
Place the lead, ferrule and eraser onto the letter P and secure it using a glue stick.
This letter P craft activity is so easy to make, your kids can put the pieces together by themselves.
5) Cut Out the Pieces
Carefully cut along the outlines of the pencil craft pieces.
Parents and teachers can assist younger kids as they practice cutting safely and improving fine motor control.
Bring the alphabet to life with hands-on uppercase letter crafts that make learning fun!
Each printable set includes full-color and black & white templates, perfect for preschool, kindergarten, or homeschool lessons.
đź“ĄÂ Free Printable Letter P Pencil Template
Make alphabet learning fun and hands-on with this free printable Letter P Pencil Craft!
Inside the download, you’ll find two creative versions that are perfect for both classroom and home use:
- 🖍 Black & White Template – great for coloring, tracing, and customizing
- 🎨 Full-Color Template – ready to cut and assemble for a quick, no-prep activity
Both versions help preschool and kindergarten kids build fine motor skills, letter recognition, and creativity while learning the letter P in a playful, school-themed way.
Fill out the form below to download your Letter P Pencil Template and start crafting today!
🌟 Share Your Alphabet Creations!
We’d love to see how your little learners’ pencil crafts turn out!
Share your finished Letter P Pencil Craft on the Simple Mom Project Facebook Page or tag us on Pinterest.
If your kids loved this one, keep the alphabet fun going with the Letter N Narwhal, Letter O Octopus, and Letter Q Quail crafts — perfect for your preschool alphabet collection!
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