Show and Tell Letter J – Joyful Ideas and Preschool Learning Fun
The letter J is jam-packed with joyful ideas! From jelly and jump ropes to jars and jackets, this preschool-friendly guide includes show and tell items, printable worksheets, songs, crafts, and early learning fun.
📸 Image: Show and Tell Letter J items – jelly, jar, jacket, jump rope, juice, jeep
📸 Image: Crafts – jar of joy collage and jelly painting
🧃 Show and Tell Letter J Ideas and Activities
- Jelly – Small container or zip bag of jelly
- Jar – Fill with fun items like buttons or pom-poms
- Jacket – Bring your own or dress a doll
- Jump Rope – Real rope or jump story
- Juice – Empty juice box or juice-themed craft
- Jeep – Toy jeep or matchbox car
- Jewel – Sparkly beads or pretend jewelry
💡 Help your child say: “My J item is ___ and it brings me joy because…”
🎨 Letter J Craft Ideas
- Jelly Painting – Use red/purple paint and sponges
- Jar of Joy – Draw or glue happy things in a jar shape
- Jewel Collage – Stick on craft gems and foil
- Jump Rope Art – Yarn or string glued in a loop
Looking for more craft inspiration? Check out Letter I Crafts
✏️ Letter J Worksheets
- Trace uppercase and lowercase J
- Circle and color things that start with J
- Find the letter J in a jumble of letters
- Match J pictures to their names
⬇ Download Free Letter J Worksheets (PDF)
🎵 Letter J Songs & Videos
- The J Song – Have Fun Teaching
- Jump Up, Jump Down – Fun exercise song
- Jack and Jill – Classic rhyme
▶️ Watch on YouTube: The J Song
📚 Letter J Book Recommendations
- Jamberry by Bruce Degen
- Jump, Frog, Jump! by Robert Kalan
- Julius, the Baby of the World by Kevin Henkes
- Jack and the Beanstalk – Traditional fairy tale
📸 Image: Preschool books that feature the letter J
🔬 STEM & Sensory Activities for Letter J
- Jelly Squish Bag – Sensory science play
- Jump Rope Measuring – How far can you jump?
- Make Juice – Squeeze oranges or lemons
- Sort Jewels – Use color or shape categories
🎉 Wrap-Up
Letter J is a joyful journey! From jelly jars to jumping ropes, these ideas help preschoolers build language, fine motor skills, and confidence.
➡️ Next up: Show and Tell Letter K
💬 Got a cool J item? Share it with us in the comments below!