Free Printable Letter U Umbrella Craft for Kids & Teachers
Looking for a fun and colorful way to teach the letter U?
This Letter U is for Umbrella Craft is the perfect hands-on activity for preschool and kindergarten learners!
Whether you’re a teacher planning a weather-themed alphabet lesson or a parent looking for a creative learning activity at home, your little ones will love cutting, gluing, and decorating their very own umbrella.
Download the free printable letter U umbrella template and make learning the alphabet a bright and rainy-day adventure!
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☂️ Letter U Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
Make learning the letter U unforgettable with these fun Letter U activities that go perfectly with your Umbrella Craft!
Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or at home, these creative ideas help preschool and kindergarten kids build letter recognition, fine motor skills, and creativity while exploring weather and seasons.
1. Read Weather-Themed Books
Pair your craft with storytime to help kids connect the letter U with umbrellas, rain, and weather!
Here are a few fun and educational books to enjoy together:
- Raindrop, Plop! by Wendy Cheyette Lewison
- Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett
- The Rain Came Down by David Shannon
- The Umbrella by Jan Brett
Encourage kids to listen for words that begin with “U” and talk about how umbrellas help keep us dry in the rain.
2. Weather Science Fun
Turn your Letter U Umbrella Craft into a mini weather lesson!
Talk about how rain forms and why we use umbrellas.
You can even do a fun experiment: sprinkle water on a paper umbrella (made from coffee filters) and watch how it “absorbs” or “repels” the water when colored markers are added!
3. Decorate the Classroom or Alphabet Wall
When your students finish their Umbrella Crafts, display them on your alphabet wall or bulletin board labeled “U is for Umbrella.”
Add blue raindrops, clouds, and sunshine cutouts to make a cheerful weather-themed display everyone will love.
4. Letter of the Week: U Is for Umbrella
If you’re focusing on a Letter of the Week theme, this craft is a perfect match!
Pair it with other U-themed ideas like U is for Uniform, U is for Us, or U is for Under.
Add tracing worksheets, alphabet songs, or a water-themed sensory bin for an extra splash of learning 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 U Craft Supplies Needed
Before you begin this fun alphabet activity, gather a few simple supplies to make crafting easy and enjoyable for your little learners.
These materials work perfectly for both classroom and home use!
- Colored Cardstock or Construction Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Colored Pencils, Markers or Crayons
- Printable Letter U Umbrella Template (found at the bottom of this post)
Once your supplies are ready, it’s time to make your own Letter U Umbrella Craft!
☂️ Letter U Craft Instructions

1. Print the Template
Download and print the free printable Letter U Umbrella Craft template on white cardstock paper for best results.
The thicker paper helps your umbrella stay sturdy — perfect for classroom walls or alphabet binders!
2. Color Your Umbrella
Let kids decorate their umbrellas in any color they like — bright rainbow patterns, soft pastels, or rainy-day blues!
Encourage them to add raindrops or clouds around their letter U for extra creativity.

3. Cut Out the Pieces
Carefully cut along the outlines of the umbrella craft pieces.
Parents and teachers can assist younger children as they practice safe cutting and hand–eye coordination.

4. Assemble The Umbrella
Use glue to attach the umbrella handle, top, and any additional decorations to the Letter U base.
Watch your letter come to life as a cheerful umbrella ready for a rainy alphabet day!
Start gluing the steel shaft of the umbrella on the right side of the letter U.

Next, glue the umbrella’s handle.

Lastly, glue the colorful umbrella panel and leave it for a few minutes to dry.

5. Display and Celebrate
Your Letter U Umbrella Craft is complete!
Display it proudly on your alphabet wall, bulletin board, or fridge at home to celebrate learning the letter U.
🧩 Bonus Ideas
- Print the blank version and trace the pieces onto colored paper for a sturdier project.
- Use the color version for a quick, no-prep classroom activity.
- Try the black-and-white version as a coloring sheet before cutting and gluing.

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.
📥 Free Printable Letter U Umbrella Template
Make alphabet learning bright and fun with this free printable Letter U Umbrella 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 develop fine motor skills, letter recognition, and creativity while learning the letter U in a fun, weather-themed way.
Fill out the form below to download your Letter U Umbrella Template and start crafting today!

🌟 Share Your Alphabet Creations!
We’d love to see how your little learners’ umbrellas turn out!
Share your finished Letter U Umbrella 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 S Snake, Letter T Tree, and Letter V Vegetable crafts — perfect for building your full alphabet collection!

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