Back to School Preschool Fine Motor Skills Name Art Lesson Prek Art Project

This Pre-K Fine Motor Name Art Lesson turns each student's own name into a personal artwork. Young learners practice name recognition, early writing, line tracing, cutting, gluing, dot painting and mark making while they create.

Students learn that their name is special because it belongs to them, that names are made of letters, and that letters are made with lines and shapes. As they trace, cut, glue, dot, paint, write and decorate, they build the small-muscle control they need for drawing, writing and independent classroom tasks. It suits preschool and Pre-K teachers, Kindergarten readiness, homeschool families and art centers.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• Lesson Plan with suggested visual art standards, teacher directions and critical-thinking questions
• My Name and Fine Motor Skills Anchor Chart
• Fine Motor Practice Pages: Name Practice handout, Trace Lines, Trace and Cut Lines, Glue and Dot, and a Cut and Glue template
• Name Artwork Template
• Fine Motor Skills Student Reading Page
• Visual Step-by-Step Tutorial Page and Finished Artwork Example
• Fast-Finisher Pencil Coloring Activity and Draw and Design Activity
• Art Rubric and Bulletin Board Display Sign
• Read and Respond: My Name passage, questions and answer key
• Name: Write and Draw Activity
• Reflection Pages: Top 3, Feelings, Artwork Reflection, Star it!, Art Talk, Look at Mediums, Artwork Reflection goal setting, 3 Stars and a Wish, and artist statement pages
• Slideshow introducing names, letters, fine motor skills and the project steps
• Bonus link/QR code to a video demonstration

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students practice tracing lines, writing their name, cutting, ripping and gluing paper, dot painting with a cotton swab, making dots with markers, peeling and placing stickers, using finger paint dots, and holding art tools carefully. These activities strengthen their hands, build hand-eye coordination and support early writing and drawing.

The slideshow introduces the lesson in simple, Pre-K friendly language, and the step-by-step slides show the artwork one step at a time. It fits back-to-school name activities, All About Me units, cutting and gluing practice, sub plans and bulletin board displays.

FAQ

What grade level is it designed for?

Pre-K. It may also work for preschool, Kindergarten readiness or early Kindergarten, depending on ability and support.

Is there a slideshow and video?

Yes. A slideshow is included, plus a bonus link/QR code to a video demonstration.

Is it suitable for homeschool preschool?

Yes. The lesson plan, slideshow, templates and video support make it easy to use at home, in a homeschool preschool program or in a small group.

Can students personalize their artwork?

Yes. Students add their own name and make choices with colors, marks, paper pieces, dots, stickers and details.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Any clip art may be used as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic