Making an ‘U is for umbrella craft’ is a fun way to introduce another letter of the alphabet. This Letter U Craft is one of our favorite letter U activities for preschoolers because the word umbrella starts with U and the letter craft is shaped like the letter U. This letter U preschool craft works well at home or in the preschool classroom. Be sure to grab your printable letter U template as well!

Letter U Craft- finished U is for umbrella craft for preschoolers- the umbrella is created from the shape of a letter u decorated with paper, pom pom, and pipe cleaners- kids activities blog
Let’s make an U is for umbrella craft!

Easy Letter U Craft

Preschoolers can either draw the letter U shape themselves or use our letter U template. Our favorite part of this letter craft is attaching the pipe cleaners and paper to make an umbrella!

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This is what you will need to make a preschool umbrella craft!

Supplies needed Letter U Craft

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Instructions for Letter U Preschool Craft: Umbrella

Step 1 – Create the Letter U Shape

Trace and cut out letter U or download, print and cut out this letter U template:

Step 2 – Give Craft a Canvas Foundation

Glue the letter U onto the piece of construction paper of a contrasting color.

Step 3 – Add the Umbrella Details to the Letter U

  1. For the umbrella: Cut out the shape of the umbrella and glue it above the U.
  2. For the umbrella handle: Take the pipe cleaner and trim it down and glue it to the U and umbrella top.
  3. For the top of the Umbrella: Add a pom pom with glue on top of the umbrella.
  4. For the rain: Cut out pieces of blue construction paper and glue it around the umbrella.
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I love how our U is for Umbrella craft turned out!

Finished U is for Umbrella Craft

U is for Umbrella craft is done!

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  1. How cute is this letter u craft?! I think we may try glitter glue pens for rain. Might be a little easier for my little one.