Rainbow Heart Name Craft

This vibrant rainbow heart name craft is a fun and engaging way for preschool and kindergarten children to practice name recognition while getting creative.

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Rainbow Name Craft

Make practicing name recognition extra fun with this colorful rainbow heart name craft for kids.

Using our free printable template, crayons and glue – children in preschool and kindergarten can create a beautiful personalized rainbow they’ll proudly want to show off.

Supplies

Rainbow heart template – score a copy of the free template at the bottom of this blog post.
Cardstock – our go-to is Neenah white
Scissors – for cutting out your rainbow and hearts
Crayons, markers or coloring pencils
Glue stick
Sharpie

Instructions

Step 1: Print and Prep

Start by printing out our rainbow heart name craft template on white cardstock and cutting out the various parts using scissors. We swear by Neenah white cardstock — it’s super durable and holds up perfectly for crafts like this one. It’s a total game-changer for name recognition projects!

Step 2: Color the Rainbow

Let the kids get creative! They can stick to classic rainbow colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet) or mix it up with their favorite shades. There’s no wrong way to color a rainbow — anything goes!

Step 3: Prepare the Hearts

Next, have the kids color in the number of hearts they’ll need to spell their name. If their name has five letters, they’ll need five hearts. Let them pick their favorite color for the hearts — it adds a fun personal touch!

Step 4: Write the Letters

Now it’s time to add the letters. Have the kids write one letter of their name on each heart using a black Sharpie. If they’re worried about making mistakes, they can write lightly with a pencil first and then trace over it with the Sharpie or a black marker.

Step 5: Assemble the Craft

Finally, glue the hearts to the bottom of the rainbow in the correct order to spell their name. A little dab of glue goes a long way! Once it’s dry, they’ll have a beautiful, personalized rainbow to show off. 🌈

Books We Love

We absolutely love reading! So, we’re always on the lookout for fun books to complement the screen-free activities and crafts we share here on This Tiny Blue House.

Here’s a selection of our favorite rainbow-themed books that pair perfectly with the rainbow heart name craft we shared with you in this post.

How the Crayons Saved the Rainbow – When the Sun and the Clouds argue, the world loses its colors. A box of crayons steps in to restore the vibrant hues, teaching the importance of cooperation and creativity.
A Rainbow of My Own – A young boy dreams of having a rainbow of his own. His imagination leads him on a journey where he discovers the beauty and wonder of rainbows.
Rain Before Rainbows – After a young girl’s castle burns down, she and her pet fox travel the world, overcoming obstacles to find a new home. The lyrical text and enchanting pictures provide a magical, fairytale-esque tone.
A Bad Case of Stripes – Camilla Cream’s obsession with fitting in leads her to turn into a rainbow-colored version of herself, teaching her the importance of being true to who you are.
The Color Monster: A Pop-Up Book of Feelings – An interactive pop-up book that helps children understand and express their emotions through colors.
The Day the Crayons Quit – A humorous tale where crayons write letters to their owner, expressing their feelings about being used in different ways.

Download Instructions

Getting your hands on this fun and free printable rainbow template to make a rainbow heart name craft is really easy! Just fill out the quick form at the bottom of this post and hit that “send me the printable” button.

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Before You Go

This rainbow heart name craft was so much fun to make and share on the blog!

Are you planning to make this rainbow heart name craft with the kids in your life?

We’d love to see your finished product.

So, snap a photo of your colorful rainbows and tag us on Facebook or Pinterest! We may even share your creation with our readers!