Letter C Activities for Preschoolers

Camels and cats and cars – oh, my! Let’s check out the Letter C! Here you’ll find plenty of letter C preschool activities for your little one.

This post contains affiliated links. For more information, please read my full disclosure.

Letter C Activities for Preschoolers

• talk about community helpers
• practice being a carpenter – hammer nails into a box
• find a simple recipe and cook something together
• practice cartwheels
• take a family camping trip
• head out to a lake and go canoeing
• visit a cavern or cave Trip Advisor has a listing of over 200 places in the US
• bake cookies together
• make candles How to Make Dipped Candles at Home with Kids by Kids Activities
• Letter C songs – like: Alice the Camel, C is for Cookie, Driving in My Car
• count – you can find plenty of ideas in Counting Activities for Preschoolers
• pretend to milk a cow
• Here’s a great video for preschoolers by preschoolers on milking a cow.

Letter C Sound

The letter C can make a couple of sounds. It can make a /c/ sound as in cat, or a/s/ sound as in the city. There are also blend sounds like /ch/ as in church.

We’ll be using the /c/ as in cat sound here.

Animals That Start With C

Below you’ll find a list of animals that start with the letter C use this list as a starting point for things to explore. (Note: animals that start with the blend /ch/ weren’t added, but if you feel you’re child is ready, some of them include chicken, chimpanzee, chipmunk, and cheetah.

• cats
• caterpillar
• coyote
• crabs
• cricket
• catfish
• cougar
• caribou
• cow
• camel
• cardinal
• capybara

Letter C Crafts for Preschoolers

• Paint with Matchbox Cars
• C is for Caterpillar Letter C Craft by Kids Activities
• Paper Bag Bear Caves by Storytime Toys
• Easy Kitty Cat Craft by Fab Working Mom Life
• Tool Shadow Matching Activity by Totschooling (Carpenter)
• Carrot Craft by Easy Peasy and Fun
• Popsicle Stick Tent Camping Craft by Glued to My Crafts

Letter C Bible

For Letter C Bible you could learn about Creation. Read the story from your favorite children’s Bible – my favorites for preschoolers are My First Hands-On Bible and The Beginner’s Bible.

• Talk about Creation – God created the world
  • animals
  • plants and trees
  • people (them, Mommy, Daddy …)
  • the ocean
  • mountains
  • the sun, moon, stars, and planets
• Check out Creation Bible Lesson for Kids by True Way Kids.com for some great ideas.

Letter C Books

Here are some great Letter C books preschoolers love!

• A Country Far Away by Nigel Gray ( Hardback version )
• Benjamin Dilly’s Thirsty Camel by Jolly Roger Bradfield
• Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
• The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
• Charlie the Caterpillar by Dom DeLuise
• Counting Crocodiles by Judy Sierra
• The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
• If I Built a Car by Chris Van Dusen
• Just Camping Out by Mercer Mayer
• Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin ( and others in the Pete the Cat series)
• Spot Bakes a Cake by Eric Hill
• The Construction Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta

Foods that Start with C

Introduce your child to new things to eat with this list of fun foods and snacks that start with the letter C.

• Coconuts are a fascinating, fun, new food to try.
  • How to crack open a coconut (This definitely requires adult supervision 😊)
    • Start by poking holes in the eyes of the coconut with a screwdriver or chisel.
    • Drain the coconut water into a bowl ( you may want to strain it to keep ice from slipping in.
    • There are 3 distinct lines on the coconut – hit each one with a hammer, and the coconut with open up.
• Make cupcakes together – there is always something you can celebrate!
• Find a place to let your child experience cotton candy!

• cake
• cantaloupe
• carrots
• cashews
• coleslaw
• cookies
• corn on the cob
• cornbread
• cucumbers
• cupcake

Shows for Kids

Every family has different values when it comes to what they want their children to see. Movie reviews can be a big help in finding out if a movie is right for your little ones. (They are also great for finding new things to watch)

• Cars (movie)
• Cocomelon series

Science Words That Start With C

Here are some science topics that start with the letter C that you can your child can have fun exploring.

• find cattails need a lake or pond
• learn what carnivorous means
  • find out what carnivorous animals eat
  • find examples of carnivorous animals
  • Don’t forget about carnivorous plants! I’ve bought Venus flytraps in the Spring from Walmart – they made very original Easter presents. (Amazon even has carnivorous plants for kids. )
• Find out how animals camouflage themselves. This has a number of possibilities to explore ( birds, reptiles, jungle animals, ocean animals, arctic animals…)
• Learn about cacti.
• Learn about coral reef plants and animals.

Music Appreciation

Here are some fun ways to explore music with your preschooler beyond traditional kid songs.

• Explore with castanets
• Also check out Fun Classical Music for Preschoolers on our Tothood 101 Spotify playlist.

More Letter C Activities for Preschoolers

• Car Race Counting Game by Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
• Color Matching Car Race by Toddler Approved
• Pete the Cat Feet Painting Activity by Homegrown Friends
• practice balance walking on a curb (this is a great large gross motor skill!)

You can find more fun hands-on ideas you can use with the Letter C in Alphabet Activities for Preschoolers.