15 Cute Letter U Crafts Kids Will Love to Try

Keeping kids busy can be tough, especially on rainy days or during quiet classroom time. If you’re hunting for simple, fun activities that also sneak in a bit of letter learning, this list will help. These cute Letter U crafts are easy to set up and don’t need fancy supplies.

You’ll find ideas that turn the letter U into umbrellas, unicorns, and more—perfect for teaching sounds while making art.

Let’s jump into the crafts!

1. Umbrella Letter U Collage

This craft turns a big letter U into a colorful umbrella with paper raindrops. Kids love choosing bright patterns for the umbrella top and sticking on shiny “raindrops,” making it a cheerful, low-mess project.

Materials Needed:

1. Construction paper (one sheet for background, scraps for umbrella)
2. Scissors (child-safe)
3. Glue stick
4. Markers or crayons
5. Sequins or foil bits for raindrops (optional)

How to make it:

1. 1. Draw and cut a large letter U from colored paper; glue it onto the background as the umbrella’s handle.
2. 2. Cut a half-circle for the umbrella top and glue it across the top of the U.
3. 3. Add paper raindrops and decorate the umbrella with stripes or dots.
4. 4. Let glue dry and display on a wall or window.

2. U Is for Unicorn Paper Puppet

The letter U becomes a cute unicorn with a paper horn, yarn mane, and friendly face. Kids enjoy adding sparkly details and then using the puppet for pretend play.

Materials Needed:

1. Cardstock or construction paper
2. Yarn or ribbon for mane
3. Glue stick and tape
4. Markers
5. Glitter stickers (optional)

How to make it:

1. 1. Cut a large U from cardstock; this is the unicorn’s body.
2. 2. Glue on a small triangle horn at the top and add oval paper ears to the U’s sides.
3. 3. Tape or glue yarn strands along the top curve for the mane, then draw eyes and nostrils.
4. 4. Add glitter stickers, let dry, and hold the U to gallop and neigh.

3. Underwater U Aquarium Bag

This project makes a mini “aquarium” where the letter U holds tiny sea creatures and bubbly details inside a zip bag. Kids like squishing the bag and moving the little fish around.

Materials Needed:

1. Blue construction paper
2. Clear zip-top bag (quart size)
3. Paper fish and seaweed cutouts
4. Hair gel or clear dish soap
5. Tape

How to make it:

1. 1. Cut a big U from blue paper and slide it into the zip bag as a background.
2. 2. Add a spoonful of hair gel and place paper fish/seaweed inside the bag.
3. 3. Gently press to spread the gel; arrange the creatures around the U.
4. 4. Seal and tape the top closed; kids can squish and admire their underwater U.

4. U-Shaped Unicorn Headband

Make a wearable unicorn headband where the front piece forms a bold U that sits like a crown. Kids love choosing mane colors and prancing around when it’s done.

Materials Needed:

1. Cardstock (white or pastel)
2. Elastic string or paper strip for band
3. Glue or stapler
4. Markers and stickers
5. Yarn or tissue paper for mane

How to make it:

1. 1. Cut a U from cardstock and a long strip for the headband.
2. 2. Attach the U to the front center of the strip; add a small triangle horn at the top.
3. 3. Glue yarn or tissue fringes behind the horn for a mane; draw eyes and stars.
4. 4. Fit the band around the head and staple or tie the ends to size.

5. U Is for Up! Hot-Air Balloon Art

Turn the U into the basket of a hot-air balloon scene that spells “Up!” above it. Kids enjoy the 3D balloon made from folded paper circles.

Materials Needed:

1. Construction paper (sky and colors)
2. Glue stick
3. Scissors
4. Cotton balls for clouds (optional)
5. Marker

How to make it:

1. 1. Glue a large U at the bottom of a sky-colored paper; this is the basket.
2. 2. Cut 3–4 paper circles, fold in half, and glue halves together to form a puffy balloon; attach above the U with “strings” drawn in marker.
3. 3. Add cotton clouds and write “Up!” in the sky.
4. 4. Let dry and hang for a cheerful wall display.

6. U-Shaped Ukelele (Ukulele) Cutout Craft

A simple U base becomes a tiny paper ukulele with a neck, strings, and sound hole. Kids enjoy “strumming” the strings and decorating it with patterns.

Materials Needed:

1. Cardboard or thick cardstock
2. Rubber bands or string
3. Paper strip for neck
4. Glue or tape
5. Marker and stickers

How to make it:

1. 1. Cut a large U from cardboard for the body and a narrow strip for the neck.
2. 2. Tape or glue the neck to the top center; draw a sound hole on the U.
3. 3. Stretch 2–3 rubber bands or string pieces across the U and tape at back for strings.
4. 4. Decorate, then pretend to play your U-kelele.

7. U-Shaped Unicorn Horn Wand

Create a playful wand with a U handle and a swirled horn topper, perfect for imaginative play. Kids love waving the wand and watching ribbons stream.

Materials Needed:

1. Craft stick or paper straw
2. Cardstock (for U handle and horn)
3. Ribbon or curling ribbon
4. Glue
5. Glitter tape (optional)

How to make it:

1. 1. Cut a sturdy U and glue it around the lower end of the craft stick as a decorative handle.
2. 2. Cut and roll a cone horn from cardstock; glue to the top of the stick.
3. 3. Tie or glue ribbons beneath the horn and wrap the handle with glitter tape.
4. 4. Let dry, then swish and twirl your wand.

8. U Is for Under the Bed Monster

This friendly U-shaped “under the bed” monster peeks out with googly eyes and silly teeth. Kids enjoy choosing colors and making a monster that’s more goofy than scary.

Materials Needed:

1. Construction paper
2. Googly eyes
3. Glue stick
4. Scissors
5. White paper for teeth

How to make it:

1. 1. Cut a big U from bright paper; glue it onto a background.
2. 2. Add googly eyes near the top ends and glue a strip of white paper behind the lower curve; cut small triangles to peek as teeth.
3. 3. Draw spots, stripes, or fur.
4. 4. Let dry and show off your friendly monster.

9. Upward Arrows U Collage

Make a bold poster where a giant U is filled with upward arrow cutouts to reinforce the “up” sound. Kids enjoy arranging arrows in patterns and gradients.

Materials Needed:

1. Poster paper
2. Colored paper scraps
3. Glue stick
4. Ruler and pencil
5. Stickers (optional)

How to make it:

1. 1. Draw and cut a large U; glue it centered on the poster.
2. 2. Cut many small arrow shapes; fill the inside of the U by gluing arrows pointing upward.
3. 3. Add stickers or words like “Up We Go!”
4. 4. Smooth everything flat and hang as a classroom anchor chart.

10. U-Shaped Underwater Crown

A wearable crown shaped like a U and decorated with shells, fish, and bubbles brings the ocean to life. Kids enjoy choosing sea colors and pretending to be underwater royalty.

Materials Needed:

1. Blue cardstock strip (headband)
2. U-shaped front piece
3. Sea-themed stickers or cutouts
4. Glue
5. Aluminum foil dots for bubbles (optional)

How to make it:

1. 1. Cut a U and glue it to the center of the cardstock strip.
2. 2. Add fish, shells, and seaweed cutouts along the U.
3. 3. Glue small foil dots as shiny bubbles.
4. 4. Fit the crown to head size and tape or staple the ends.

11. U-Shaped Utensil Holder Caddy

Turn a cardboard tube and paper U into a simple holder for kids’ plastic utensils or markers. Kids like customizing it with their name and patterns.

Materials Needed:

1. Cardboard tube (paper towel half)
2. Construction paper wrap
3. Large paper U
4. Glue or tape
5. Markers and stickers

How to make it:

1. 1. Wrap the tube with colored paper and secure with tape.
2. 2. Glue a large U on the front as a label shape.
3. 3. Write your name inside the U and add stickers or doodles.
4. 4. Fill with utensils, crayons, or brushes.

12. U for USA Flag Streamer

Celebrate the letter U with a patriotic twist: a big U topped with starry blue and red-and-white streamers. Kids enjoy waving it and watching the ribbons flutter.

Materials Needed:

1. Cardstock U (white)
2. Blue paper square and star stickers
3. Red and white crepe paper streamers
4. Glue or tape
5. Craft stick (optional handle)

How to make it:

1. 1. Cut a bold U and glue a small blue square to one top side with star stickers.
2. 2. Tape red and white streamers along the bottom curve of the U.
3. 3. Attach a craft stick to the back as a handle if desired.
4. 4. Wave your U for USA and cheer!

13. U-Shaped Underline Bookmark

Make a sturdy U that hooks over a page to “underline” the line you stopped on. Kids like choosing colors and seeing the U peeking out of their book.

Materials Needed:

1. Laminated cardstock or index cards
2. Scissors
3. Markers
4. Washi tape (optional)
5. Hole punch and ribbon (optional)

How to make it:

1. 1. Cut a thick U from laminated cardstock so it’s strong.
2. 2. Decorate with washi tape and doodles; write “U Read It!”
3. 3. Punch a hole and add ribbon if you like.
4. 4. Slide the U over a page to mark your spot.

14. U Is for Upcycle Robot

Build a cute robot body from a U base and add bottle-cap eyes, straw arms, and cardboard feet. Kids enjoy the open-ended decorating and the idea of reusing materials.

Materials Needed:

1. Cardboard U
2. Bottle caps
3. Straws or pipe cleaners
4. Glue (tacky glue works best)
5. Foil or metallic paper scraps

How to make it:

1. 1. Cut a sturdy U from cardboard for the robot body.
2. 2. Glue bottle caps as eyes near the top; add straw/pipe cleaner arms on the sides.
3. 3. Cover parts with foil pieces for a metal look and draw buttons.
4. 4. Let it dry standing against a wall or display shelf.

15. U-Shaped Unicorn Foam Sticker Scene

Create a quick scene where a foam U turns into a unicorn in a meadow with clouds and a rainbow. Kids love the easy peel-and-stick process and bright colors.

Materials Needed:

1. Foam sheet or large foam U sticker
2. Background cardstock
3. Foam stickers (rainbow, stars, flowers)
4. Marker
5. Glue (if using non-adhesive foam)

How to make it:

1. 1. Place the foam U on the background; add a small triangle horn and ear stickers.
2. 2. Draw eyes and a smile, then build a meadow with flower and cloud stickers.
3. 3. Add a rainbow and stars for sparkle.
4. 4. Press everything firmly and display the scene.