Sand Bucket Name Craft

This sand bucket name craft is a hands-on way for kids to practice spelling their name by decorating a colorful bucket and adding lettered seashells—perfect for summer learning fun.

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Name crafts like this sand bucket name craft are a fantastic way for kids to build important literacy skills while having fun.

Crafting with names helps reinforce letter recognition, spelling, and fine motor skills—key building blocks in early education.

This sand bucket name craft takes it a step further by letting kids personalize their creation with lettered seashells, making learning feel like a beachy adventure.

Perfect for summer fun, this craft is ideal for a beach-themed learning activity at home, in the classroom, or during camp. Whether you’re looking to keep kids engaged during summer break or enhance their letter knowledge, this project is a great choice.

Ready to get started? Download the free sand bucket template at the bottom of this post and begin crafting today—no prep required!

Supplies

Free printable sand bucket template – download at the bottom of this post
White cardstock for printing the template
Colored markers, crayons, or colored pencils – for decorating the sand bucket and shells
Scissors
Glue stick or school glue

Instructions

Print the template – Download and print the free sand bucket template located at the bottom of this post.

Color the sand bucket – Use markers, crayons, or colored pencils to color in the sand bucket, making it as vibrant and beachy as you like.

Write the name – On each shell, write one letter of the child’s name. Encourage them to write the letters on their own, or help if needed.

Cut out the shells – Carefully cut out the name shells.

Glue the shells to the bucket – Glue each shell onto the sand bucket template, arranging them in the correct order to spell the child’s name.

Add extra decorations – If desired, decorate the bucket further with glitter, stickers, or other embellishments for a more personalized touch.

Let it dry – Allow the glue to dry completely before displaying or sharing the finished craft.

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Sand Bucket Name Craft