Download the free Yy is for Yarn lessons below.

What is Yy is for Yarn?

Yy is for Yarn is a part of Letter of the Week. This free 26-week curriculum has been reimagined for all that home learning has to offer. Letter of the Week pairs learning the alphabet with play based learning activities, books, coloring and more.

Why use Yy is for Yarn for homeschooling preschool.

Yy is for Yarn includes learning to braid, practicing shoe tying, math, and so much more. Explore each activity further by following the links below, under Preschool Yarn Activities.

In the download, every activity includes a learning opportunity list, book suggestions, and materials needed for quick reference. The books are carefully chosen to highlight the week’s theme. In addition, these books are curated for timeless illustrations, beautiful writing, and a meaningful story to ensure that you will enjoy reading them repeatedly when your child asks. Lastly, coloring pages are included to allow more practice and recognition of the letter in a quiet setting. 

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What’s included in Yy is for Yarn.

Preschool Yarn Activities

Learn to Braid

Create a Potholder

Tie shoelaces

Yarn Ball 1-20 Recognition

Learning Opportunities

Braiding

Number recognition 1-20

Count 1-20

Life skills

Books About Yarn

Unraveled by Leanne Hatch

A Friendship Yarn by Lisa Moser

Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett

+ More


Curious how to implement Yy is for Yarn in your home?

On the blog I share how this themed week of learning about yarn can look.


After downloading Yy is for Yarn:

1

Familiarize

Decide on the resources you plan to use.

 Do this ahead of time so you can properly prepare materials, books, etc.

2

Book List

Check out books from the library.

Screenshot or print the book list to take to the library with you.

3

Print

Determine the printable you plan to use.

Such as the coloring pages and activity printable.

4

Materials Needed

Purchase supplies

 Each activity includes a supply list and optional items.

Yy is for Yarn


Supplies list.

The activities you choose will determine the supplies you need.

Activity Items

Arts & Crafts

  • None.

Alphabet wall display, Letter tracing, Preschool activities printable, alphabet games for preschool, learning the alphabet

Alphabet Wall Display

Track your child’s progress through the Letter of the Week with one of these alphabet wall displays. Choose between an acorn, caterpillar, train, and more display options.

They are a great review tool too!


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