How to Create Teddy Bear Name Tags for Pre-K

Pre-schoolers love teddy bears. Make them feel welcome by creating teddy bear name tags.

One way to make name tags extra special for pre-schoolers is to create them in the shape of an object kids like, such as teddy bears. Kids can even help make these teddy bear name tags themselves in a few simple steps. Its4kidz.com illustrates how to host a teddy bear's picnic, complete with name tags. The site suggests the use of a teddy bar cookie cutter to create the shape for the name tag.

Things You'll Need

• Teddy bear cookie cutter
• Pencil
• Colored construction or white paper
• Scissors
• Crayons
• Felt tip pen
• Double-sided tape

Instructions

1. Trace the teddy bear shape onto a sheet of colored construction paper or white paper using a pencil.

2. Cut out the teddy bear shape using scissors.

3. Color the name tag with crayons and write the child's name on the front of the name tag using a felt tip pen. If using colored paper, no coloring is necessary.

4. Attach a small piece of double-sided tape to the back of the name tag.

Tips & Warnings

• Heavier-weight paper works well. It's stiffer and holds up better if the child wears the name tag for long periods.

• If pre-schoolers are cutting out the teddy bear shapes, be sure to use blunt scissors designed for children.

References

• www.itz4kidz.com.au; Teddy Bear's Picnic; 2007