Free Printable Letter W Worm Craft for Kids & Teachers
Looking for a fun and wiggly way to teach the letter W?
This Letter W is for Worm Craft is the perfect hands-on activity for preschool and kindergarten learners!
Whether you’re a teacher planning an alphabet lesson or a parent looking for a creative learning project at home, your little ones will love cutting, gluing, and creating their own colorful worms.
Download the free printable letter W worm template and make learning the alphabet a squirmy, smile-filled adventure!
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🪱 Letter W Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
Make learning the letter W wonderfully fun with these engaging Letter W activities that pair perfectly with your Worm Craft!
Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or learning at home, these simple ideas help preschool and kindergarten kids build letter recognition, fine motor skills, and creativity while exploring the amazing world of worms and nature.
1. Read Worm and Garden-Themed Books
Pair your craft with storytime to help children connect the letter W with worms, dirt, and life in the garden!
Here are a few fun and educational books to read together:
- Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin
- Wiggling Worms at Work by Wendy Pfeffer
- The Worm by Elise Gravel
- Yucky Worms by Vivian French
Encourage your students to listen for words that start with “W” and talk about why worms are helpful to plants and soil.
2. Learn Fun Worm Facts
Turn your Letter W Worm Craft into a simple science lesson!
Teach kids how worms help plants grow by moving through the soil and making it healthy.
You can even make a mini worm habitat by layering soil, sand, and leaves in a clear jar and observing how worms move and mix it up!
3. Decorate the Classroom or Alphabet Wall
Display your students’ Worm Crafts on your alphabet wall or bulletin board labeled “W is for Worm.”
Add paper leaves, grass, and flowers for a fun garden-themed display.
It’s a perfect way to celebrate learning while brightening up the classroom!
4. Letter of the Week: W Is for Worm
If you’re focusing on a Letter of the Week theme, this craft is a great fit!
Pair it with other W-themed ideas like W is for Whale, W is for Watermelon, or W is for Window.
Add tracing worksheets, phonics practice, or outdoor scavenger hunts to make your letter W week exciting and educational.
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Each letter includes color + black & white versions — perfect for parents, teachers, and homeschool lessons.
✂️ Letter W Craft Supplies Needed
Before you begin this fun alphabet activity, gather a few simple supplies to make crafting smooth and exciting for your little learners.
These materials work great for both classroom and at-home learning!
You’ll need:
- Colored Cardstock or Construction Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Colored Pencils, Markers or Crayons
- Printable Letter W Worm Template (found at the bottom of this post)
Once your supplies are ready, it’s time to make your own Letter W Worm Craft!
🪱 Letter W Craft Instructions
1. Print the Template
Download and print the free printable Letter W Worm Craft template on white cardstock paper for best results.
The thicker paper helps your finished worm craft last longer — perfect for bulletin boards or alphabet binders!
2. Color Your Worm
Let your kids color their worms however they like — bright rainbow colors, earthy browns, or even polka dots!
Encourage them to draw leaves, dirt, or grass around their letter W to make it look like the worm’s home.
Let your toddler, preschool or kindergarten choose which easy printable letter W craft template they want.
2. Cut Out the Pieces
Carefully cut along the outlines of the worm craft pieces.
Parents and teachers can assist younger kids as they practice cutting safely and improving fine motor skills.
If your child can properly hold a pair of scissors, let them cut the letter W worm outline into individual pieces.
4. Assemble the Worm
Use glue to attach the worm’s head, body, and details to the Letter W base.
Watch your letter transform into a happy, wiggly worm ready for alphabet adventures!
Using a glue stick, attach the worm’s clitellum and head in the end of the letter W.
5. Display and Celebrate
Your Letter W Worm Craft is complete!
Display it proudly on your alphabet wall, classroom bulletin board, or fridge at home to celebrate learning the letter W.
🧩 Bonus Ideas
- Print the blank version and trace the pieces onto colored paper for a sturdier craft.
- 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 W Craft Template
🌟 Share Your Alphabet Creations!
We’d love to see how your little learners’ worms turned out!
Share your finished Letter W Worm Craft on the Simple Mom Project Facebook Page or tag us on Pinterest.
If your kids loved this craft, keep the alphabet fun going with the Letter U Umbrella, Letter V Vegetable, and Letter X X-Ray crafts — perfect for building your complete alphabet collection!
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💛 Keep the Alphabet Learning Wiggling Along!
Keep the alphabet learning going!
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