Looking for a fun and beachy name craft that’s perfect for summer? This adorable sandcastle name craft lets kids personalize their own seaside scene by coloring a printable sandcastle and adding their name using shell letters—perfect for practicing name recognition with a creative twist!
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Sandcastle Name Craft
I’m so excited to kick off a whole new season of summer crafts for kids—because if we’re breaking out the beach-themed projects, that must mean summer is just around the corner!
One of the first on our list is this adorable sandcastle name craft, and I just know you’re going to love it. Not only is it a fun and creative way to celebrate all things sun and sand, but it also sneaks in some important learning.
Kids get to work on name recognition, letter identification, and fine motor skills as they color their very own sandcastle and glue on the cutest little shell letters to spell out their name across the bottom.
This sandcastle name craft is simple, sweet, and perfect for a summer afternoon activity! So, make sure to add this name craft to your summer bucket list this year!
Supplies
- Sandcastle Name Craft Template – Grab the free printable PDF at the bottom of this post
- White Cardstock – We recommend Neenah White for sturdy, high-quality results
- Coloring Supplies – Markers, colored pencils, wax crayons, or acrylic paint pens all work great
- Scissors – For cutting out the sandcastle and shell letters
- Glue Stick or White Glue – To attach the shell letters to your sandcastle
- Black Marker or Sharpie – For outlining or adding extra details, if desired
Instructions
Step 1: Print the sandcastle name craft template on high-quality white cardstock for the best results.
Step 2: Use your favorite coloring tools—markers, crayons, colored pencils, or paint pens—to color in the sandcastle and shell letters. Stick with traditional sandy tones or have fun with bold, bright colors!
Step 3: Carefully cut out the sandcastle and the individual shell letters. You’ll need one shell for each letter in your child’s name.
Step 4: Arrange and glue the shell letters along the bottom of the sandcastle to spell out your child’s name. Let the glue dry completely before displaying.
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Download Instructions
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