Foster a sense of belonging and connection from day one with The Name Jar activity pack, inspired by Yangsook Choi’s beloved story. This versatile, ready-to-use resource engages students in meaningful activities that celebrate their names, identities, and individuality while building classroom community.
Name Jar Display
Use the provided jar templates to let students create personalised name jars by filling them with the letters of their name. Choose from designs with or without a name tag for added flexibility. Once complete, students can cut out their jars, back them with colourful card, and add the title ‘The Name Jar’ (included). Add a learning blurb and staple additional activities from this pack underneath for an impactful visual.
Name Count
Perfect for reinforcing literacy skills, this activity encourages students to write their names, count and record the number of vowels, consonants, and total letters, and attach their results to their name jar artwork. Each jar is filled with hearts featuring the letters of their name—a creative and educational way to explore phonics and letter recognition.
Name Research
Designed for older students, this activity invites them to uncover the unique story behind their name. They’ll explore its meaning, origin, how it was chosen, fun facts, and the language or culture it represents. This activity promotes curiosity and deeper personal reflection.
Name Acrostic Poem
Encourage creativity with the acrostic poem template, where students use the letters of their name to describe themselves. The template is adaptable for names of all lengths and includes a helpful adjectives list to support brainstorming. The acrostic poem activity also works for any word, offering additional flexibility for themed projects.
This resource is perfect for Back-to-School, blending creativity with literacy while fostering connections among your students. Whether you’re building a classroom display, diving into name-based exploration, or encouraging personal reflection,
The Name Jar activity pack has everything you need to celebrate your classroom community.
