Free Printable Letter Y Yoyo Craft for Kids & Teachers
Looking for a fun and creative way to teach the letter Y?
This Letter Y is for Yoyo 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 colorful learning project at home, your little ones will love cutting, gluing, and designing their own yoyo craft.
Download the free printable letter Y yoyo template and make learning the alphabet a cozy, crafty adventure!
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🧶 Letter Y Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
Make learning the letter Y extra fun with these creative Letter Y activities that pair perfectly with your Yoyo Craft!
Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or learning at home, these ideas help preschool and kindergarten kids build letter recognition, fine motor skills, and creativity while exploring textures, colors, and art.
1. Read Craft and Art-Themed Books
Pair your craft with storytime to help children connect the letter Y with creativity and imagination!
Here are a few great books to read together:
- Yo! Yes? by Chris Raschka
- Knots in My Yo-Yo String by Jerry Spinelli
- Your Yellow Yo-Yo: The Letter Y Book by H.P. Gentileschi
Encourage your students to point out words that start with “Y” and talk about all the ways we can make art — including with yoyo!
🌟 Bonus Idea:
Pair your Letter Y is for Yo-Yo Craft with a mini reading and playtime activity:
- Read one of these books aloud
- Practice tracing the letter Y
- Then have kids “yo-yo” with paper yo-yos made from your printable craft!
2. Learn Yo-Yo Fun Facts
Turn your Letter Y Yo-Yo Craft into a quick mini-lesson!
Teach kids that yo-yos are one of the oldest toys in the world — more than 2,500 years old!
Show a real yo-yo (or a short video clip) to demonstrate how it moves up and down on a string.
You can even practice “pretend yo-yo play” by tying paper circles to a piece of yarn for safe classroom fun.
3. Decorate the Classroom or Alphabet Wall
Display your students’ Letter Y Yoyo Crafts on your alphabet wall or a “Creative Corner” bulletin board labeled “Y is for Yoyo.”
Add paper circles, stars, and motion lines for a fun, playful display that captures the joy of learning!
4. Letter of the Week: Y Is for Yarn
If you’re focusing on a Letter of the Week theme, this craft fits perfectly!
Pair it with other Y-themed ideas like Y is for Yarn, Y is for Yak, or Y is for Yellow.
Add tracing worksheets, phonics songs, or fine motor activities like string threading or lacing cards to complete the week.
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Each letter includes color + black & white versions — perfect for parents, teachers, and homeschool lessons.
✂️ Letter Y 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 Y Yoyo Template (found at the bottom of this post)
Once your supplies are ready, it’s time to make your own Letter Y Yoyo Craft!
🧶 Letter Y Craft Instructions
1. Print the Template
Download and print the free printable Letter Y Yoyo Craft template on white cardstock paper for best results.
The thicker paper helps your finished craft last longer — perfect for bulletin boards or alphabet binders!
2. Color Your Yarn Craft
Let kids color their letter y however they like — rainbow strands, solid colors, or even patterned designs.
Encourage them to practice saying the “Y” sound as they color to connect art and phonics together.
3. Cut Out the Pieces
Carefully cut along the outlines of the yoyo craft pieces.
Parents and teachers can assist younger children as they practice scissor safety and hand–eye coordination.
4. Assemble the Yoyo Craft
Use glue to attach the yoyo pieces to the Letter Y base.
Watch as your letter transforms into a creative, textured yarn masterpiece!
Using a glue stick, attach the first half of the outer rim at the bottom part of the letter.
Next, glue the string of the yoyo.
Lastly, glue the second half of the outer rim.
5. Display and Celebrate
Your Letter Y Yoyo Craft is complete!
Display it proudly on your alphabet wall, classroom bulletin board, or fridge at home to celebrate learning the letter Y.
It’s a quick and super easy 5-minute craft to make at home!
🧩 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.
- For extra sensory fun, glue real yoyo onto the craft instead of coloring it in!
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Each printable set includes full-color and black & white templates, perfect for preschool, kindergarten, or homeschool lessons.
📥 Free Printable Letter Y Yoyo Template
Make alphabet learning creative and colorful with this free printable Letter Y Yoyo Craft!
Inside the download, you’ll find two fun 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 Y through a fun, hands-on activity.
Fill out the form below to download your Letter Y Yoyo Template and start crafting today!
🌟 Share Your Alphabet Creations!
We’d love to see how your little learners’ yarn crafts turn out!
Share your finished Letter Y Yoyo 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 W Worm, Letter X X-Ray, and Letter Z Zebra crafts — perfect for building your complete alphabet collection!
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