Here you’ll find a BIG collection of letter B activities for preschoolers:
– fun letter B hands activities
– letter B crafts
– theme ideas that start with the Letter B
– places to visit that start with the letter B
– letter B books…and more
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Letter B Activities for Preschoolers
Preschoolers learn through play. Providing a variety of fun, meaningful activities is a great way for your little one to make learning connections they can build on.
Letter B Sound
Let’s start with recognizing the letter and learning what sound it makes.
The letter B makes the sound /b/ as in bear.
Let’s start with recognizing the letter and learning what sound it makes. The letter B makes the sound /b/ as in bear.
Here are some awesome YouTube Videos you can use for learning the Letter Bb. This is a fun way for preschoolers to learn to recognize the letter B, the shape of the letter Bb, how to write upper and lower case B, and the sound it makes.
- The Letter B Song by ABCmouse.com
- Buried Treasure on “B” Island by Super Simple TV
- Letter B | Sing and Learn the Letters of the Alphabet by Jack Hartmann
- Let’s Learn About the Letter B by Jack Hartmann
- Learn The Letter B | Let’s Learn About The Alphabet | Phonics Song For Kids by Jack Hartmann
Hand’s on Letter B Activities for Preschoolers
- Go on a Color Hunt
- Look for things that are blue, brown, or black
- Play or watch baseball or basketball
- Catch, throw, and kick balls
- Build with blocks
- Collect and sort buttons
- Play with balloons
- Try to keep a balloon in the air.
- Hit balloons back and forth with a pool noodle.
- Make water balloons.
- Blow bubbles
- Do you live in an area that has barns? Visit one or take a ride to just look at them.
- Look for different kinds of bridges ( everything from suspended bridges to footbridges on a nature walk.)
- Visit a beach
- Spend a fun day in the sun looking for sea shells, building sand castles and playing in the water.
- Visit a boardwalk.
- Visit a battlefield in your area. You can also explore battlefields through virtual tours.
- Here’s a few sites (United States) you can check out to find battlefields in your area:
- Go for a boat ride
- Visit a bakery
- Visit a bank
- Visit a bookstore
- Play with Bear Math Counters. Check out this article for lots of fun hands-on math activities.
- Have a bear picnic together.
- Let your child find their favorite teddy bear and bring them along for a picnic. Bring along a fun book about bears to read.
- Go bowling.
- Bowling alleys have bowling ramps for younger children so everyone can have fun!
Letter B Sound
Let’s start with recognizing the letter and learning what sound it makes.
The letter B makes the sound /b/ as in bear.
Let’s start with recognizing the letter and learning what sound it makes. The letter B makes the sound /b/ as in bear.
Here are some awesome YouTube Videos you can use for learning the Letter Bb. This is a fun way for preschoolers to learn to recognize the letter B, the shape of the letter Bb, how to write upper and lower case B, and the sound it makes.
- The Letter B Song by ABCmouse.com
- Buried Treasure on “B” Island by Super Simple TV
- Letter B | Sing and Learn the Letters of the Alphabet by Jack Hartmann
- Let’s Learn About the Letter B by Jack Hartmann
- Learn The Letter B | Let’s Learn About The Alphabet | Phonics Song For Kids by Jack Hartmann
Letter B Crafts for Preschoolers
Easy, fun Letter B crafts for preschoolers.
- Coffee Filter Butterflies by First Palette
- Fork Bear from Crafty Morning
- Stunning Birds Nest Craft by One Time Through
Letter B Bible
- For Letter B Bible you could read stories from a children’s Bible about:
- Tower of Babel
- Balaams talking donkey
- Ruth and Boaz
- Baby Jesus
- Jesus healing a blind man
Letter B Books
There are lots of letter b books to choose from. These are some my favorites!
- Are You My Mother? by E.D. Eastman (birds)
- Ask Mr. Bear by Marjorie Flack
- B is for Book (Sesame Stree) by Annie Cobb
- Baby Beluga by Raffi
- Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton
- Bear Sees Colors by Karma Wilson ( Bear Snores On and others in this series)
- Because a Little Bug Went Ka- Choo! by Rosetta Stone
- Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey
- Big Bear Little Bear by David Bedford
- Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See? Bill Martin Jr
- Brush Your Teeth Please by Leslie McGuire
- Clifford’s Birthday by Norman Bridwell
- Goldilocks by Dom Deluise ( Three Little Bears)
- How Many Bugs in a Box by David A. Carter
- I Like Bugs by Margret Wise Brown
- King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub by Audrey Woods
- Little Basketball by Brad Herzog
- Little Bear’s Little Boat by Eve Bunting
- Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle
- Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You? by Dr Seuss
- No Jumping on the Bed by Ted Arnold
- We Eat Dinner in the Bathtub by Angela Shelf Medearis
- Wheels on the Bus by Raffi
Here’s some more great ideas for letter b activities:
- Build a Craft Stick Bridge by Preschool Tool Kit
- Go on a Find and Count Bug Hunt from No Time for Flashcards
- Letter B Sensory by Penguins in Pink
- Indoor Bath Treasure Hunt by What Does Mama Say
Foods That Start with B
There’s a lot of fun foods that start with the Letter B. Here’s some yummy fun food activities you can share with your child.
- pick blueberries or blackberries – wash them off and eat them or make muffins or pancakes with them
- make butter from whipping cream (you can see instructions on my Farm Activities for Preschoolers post)
- banana
- make banana splits,
- make banana bread
- make brownies
- make burritos
- make BLT’s (bacon, lettuce, and tomato)
Movies, Shows and Videos
Every family has different values when it comes to what they want their children to see. To find out if a movie or show is right for your little ones, check out this article on movie reviews.
- Beauty and the Beast Movie
- Blues Clues (Series)
- Bob the Builder (Series)
- Bear in the Big Blue House (Series)
- Follow That Bird (Big Bird – Sesame Street Movie)
Animals That Start With B
There are all sorts of activities you can do with this list of Animals That Start with B. Look for some of these animals in books, magazines, or at a zoo. Some of these can even be found in your own backyard.
If your child shows interest in a particular animal spend extra time learning more about it. You may even want to use that animal for a theme/unit study incorporating science, arts and crafts, and other hands-on activities.
- bugs – go on a bug hunt
- butterflies
- start a butterfly theme – check out Life Cycle of a Butterfly Activities
- birds
- start a bird theme – check out Fun Preschool Bird Activities for plenty of great ideas.
- More letter b animals:
- bears
- bats
- bunny
- bees
- badger
- bison
- beavers
Music Words that Start with B
Use these musical terms to help your preschooler develop a sense of music appreciation.
- banjo
- bongos
- bagpipes
- ballet
- bluegrass
- bugle
- band
- bells
Science Words That Start with B
- Visit a beekeeping expedition
- Explore different ways to build a bridge ( with blocks, Legos, and couch cushions…)
- When you’re riding around, look for different types of buildings in your area.
- Explore how beavers build dams.
Letter B Worksheets for Preschoolers
Printable letter b activities
Nest and Eggs Counting Game
Looking for more letter activities? Check out Alphabet Activities for Preschoolers for ideas with endless possibilities
Also, be sure to check out:
- 10 Fun Counting Books for Preschoolers
- The Ultimate List of Books About Shapes
- 30 Popular Nursery Rhyme Lyrics for Preschoolers
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