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Y is for Yacht Art and Craft

December 17, 2019

I know your young learners are yearning to master the letter Y. Here is a preschool art that will help your little one master this letter in no time- Y is for Yacht Art and Craft Activity!

I think it’s important for children to be exposed to a lot of words, even the uncommon ones so they can have a rich vocabulary.

Like in the case of boats. We always use boat as an example of a word that begins with b. Children are very familiar with it and they can talk extensively about it.

Since my preschoolers already know so much about boats, I decided to add more to their word bank by introducing other water transportation words.

With fun videos and pictures, I was able to catch their interest and attention. And so they learned more words.

It’s very rewarding to hear them use the words outside of the classroom in a more casual and personal context. For me, it means that they’re really learning.

As always, I came up with an art activity for further help them remember the words they’ve just learned. In this instance, I focused on the word yacht.

This alphabet activity not only helps them in remembering the new vocabulary word but it’s also great for reviewing letter sound. It also targets the following learning objectives:

Master the letter Y through a visual cue (image of a yacht) and an auditory cue (beginning sound of the word yacht)
Develop fine motor skills
Foster creativity and imagination

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yellow art paper
Green art paper
Blue art paper

Directions:

Draw and cut an outline of the letter Y on a yellow art paper.
Cut pieces for the sail and hull.
Glue the pieces together.

Teacher’s Note: Add to your child’s vocabulary by exposing him even to uncommon words.

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Letter Y Handprint Art: Y is for Yacht

Y is for yacht handprint art is a creative way to introduce kids to the letter Y while sparking their imagination.

This hands-on craft lets young learners transform a handprint into a charming yacht, adding both fun and focus to alphabet learning.

Ideal for preschoolers, it encourages fine motor skill development as they connect the abstract shape of “Y” with a real-world object.

Whether part of an alphabet unit or just a creative afternoon, this alphabet handprint art makes learning letters memorable and engaging.

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Y is for yacht handprint art

This yacht handprint craft activity is a creative and memorable way for kids to explore the letter Y.

By transforming a simple handprint into a yacht, children see a direct link between the shape of the letter Y and a tangible object.

This visual and hands-on approach helps strengthen early literacy skills, making it easier for young learners to remember letters and words.

Plus, each child can personalize their yacht, making it a fun keepsake.

This free letter Y handprint template is ideal for personal or classroom use. Scroll to the bottom to download the PDF.

Supplies needed

washable paints
Wipes!! (to keep things tidy!)

Print out the template below, it will print out on one full page. Make sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your emails within 5 minutes.

You can of course print this on normal printer paper, but with all of our crafts, they always look better on cardstock .

Let the kids decide what color handprint they want to use, we have chosen to use blue for the sail.

Use a small paintbrush to add a thin layer of paint to their hand. Make sure you have the wipes handy!!

Place their hand on the paper with fingers pointing upward, starting from the base of the yacht. Press gently to transfer the print fully, then lift their hand carefully to avoid smudging.

Crayola Washable Kids Paint (6ct), Paint Set for Kids, Assorted Bold Colors, Arts & Crafts Supplies for Kids, Nontoxic, Holiday Gift

Let the paint dry completely before coloring in the letter Y and the yacht.

For more ways to reinforce letter Y learning, try our letter y coloring page or explore more letter y activities designed especially for preschoolers.

Need to print later? Add this to your Pinterest board or share it on Facebook. You’ll have it handy whenever you’re ready to use it!

Download the free letter Y handprint art

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