Learning the alphabet is critical for future reading. It’s the beginning of reading. Learn the letters then learn the words and sounds. Once our kids know how to read there are endless possibilities. As a homeschooling mom, I know it’s hard to have fun things to do. Here are a ton of alphabet activities you can use to help your child learn. Learn from A to Z. And topics to cover in your homeschool.
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But first, if you’re goal this year is to get a reader…
Get your hands on this complete alphabet workbook bundle with over 400 pages of alphabet-themed lessons. This digital product includes:
Each workbook has (per letter):
- 4 tracing pages
- 4 coloring pages
- 2 word searches
- 1 maze 1 page to add or find the letter
- 2 activities
- 1 sight word cards page
- 1 playdoh mat.
Alphabet Learning: the ABCs of Reading and Writing
Learning the alphabet is how to get started reading. Your child needs to know what the letters look like and how they sound. There are tons of ways to teach it. You can learn with worksheets, games, activities, crafts, sensory play, and so much more. If your child is ready to learn, check out these wonderful ways to learn the alphabet.
A is for the Alphabet
The alphabet is the foundation of reading and writing. When teaching your child to read and write, start with the alphabet. Help them to identify the letters and their sounds. Then, work on putting those letters together to form words. Finally, move on to reading and writing sentences. The alphabet is a great place to start!
3 Free Printable Preschool ABC Worksheets
Practice writing letters with these printables from Freebie Finding Mom. These simple sheets are perfect for just starting to learn the ABCs.
Apple Sorting Cards – freebie
Get a fun and easy-busy bag for the letter A from Little Ladoo. It’s free and easily downloaded. Make sure you print and laminate. Perfect for letter recognition of capital and lowercase letters.
Letter A Worksheets for Kindergarten (Can Work for First or Second Grade as Well)
Get started with your alphabet practice with this letter A workbook. This free workbook is on Healthy and Lovin’ It. It’s a short a sound words, tracing, identifying the a, coloring, and more. You will need to put your email address in to get your own copy. Click the link below and get it.
B is for Big Books
B is for big books. You can read to your child to help them learn to read. That’s part of the process we used for Aiden. I tried to find books that were interesting to him. I would read letting him see all the words. Pointing to the words, letting him tell what a word was, helping him sound out the word, and eventually letting him do the reading (except for the hard words).
Don’t be afraid of the hard books either. We’ve read a few classics already. It increases vocabulary in a way the newer books won’t. There’s nothing quite like a 5-year-old pulling out the 4-syllable words in conversation.
Free Alphabet Bingo Printable Game for Kids
Play alphabet bingo with Two Kids and a Coupon. You’ll need to practice letter recognition before learning to read. You can grab this freebie and practice now.
Alphabet Bingo Free Printable with Pictures for Kids from 3 years old
Play bingo for letter recognition. You’ll need this printable and some form of marker. I love the idea of using letters too, but you can use anything small you have a lot of coins, buttons, pebbles, or beans.
Alphabet Bingo Printable For Kids
Sometimes it’s better to go super simple. Get this bingo game from The Inspiration Edit.
C is for Chunky Markers
Chunky Markers are a must for every first-time writer. It fits in little hands better than their thinner counterparts. They offer brilliant colors and more control. I remember this set of X-rays that circulated on Facebook for a little while in the homeschooling groups. It was the x-rays of the hands of a healthy 6-year-old compared to a healthy 12-year-old. There’s so much cartilage in the hands of a 6-year-old that it’s no wonder why they have more trouble with fine motor skills like writing.
Build the Alphabet with Crayons (FREE Printable Set)
Grab these letter-building pages from Mom Wife Busy Life. You’ll need a bunch of crayons to build the letters and the worksheets. If you don’t have all the colors you substitute or get some more here. You will need to give your email to get the printable.
Free Printable Alphabet Coloring Pages for Kids
Print your kids some alphabet coloring pages from Two Kids and a Coupon. These cute simple pictures are letter-themed learning and are completely free to download.
Construction Alphabet Sensory Bin
If your child loves construction grab this alphabet sensory bin printable from ABC’s of Literacy. You’ll need some rocks and a paint marker to make it all work. And you can always dig with construction trucks. I know my son loves sand so that’s what we’ll use. You can also use beans, paper, or water beads.
D is for Dramatic Play
Dramatic play is so much fun. You should keep old clothes and costumes for dramatic play. You can even make the costume if you don’t have what they need.
It’s an opportunity to use their imagination in a way they may not do with paper and pen or toys. It can help them play out scary situations too. Like a dentist or doctor’s visit.
They might even start their career on Broadway one day.
Alphabet Dog Wash Free Phonics Printable
Our pets are a wonderful way to teach our children. Grab this free download on The Inspiration Edit to practice your letters and maybe even write a few words while you wash the dog.
Alphabet Sensory Bin for Toddlers and Preschoolers
If your child loves sensory play check out the ideas on Taming Little Monsters. You’ll need a bin, a letter puzzle, and your favorite sensory bin filler.
E is for Engaging Rhymes
Engaging rhymes is an amazing memory tool. Why do you think you remember songs better than something you just heard a few minutes ago? Set up the times tables as a rhyme or study a new language with a catchy song. Chances are you both will learn it and retain it for years.
Easter Egg Letter Matching Game
Do you have a ton of Easter eggs leftover from Easter? You can make these letter-matching eggs for Alphabet practice. Write the letters in upper and lower case on the eggs with a shape. To make it more difficult use different colors for the same letter, ie capital A on the orange and lowercase A on purple. Check out the idea on Mom Wife Busy Life.
EASTER EGG LETTER HUNT
Hunt for the alphabet letters from Messy Little Monster. Get foam letters and Easter Eggs from your last egg hunt and a sheet with the letters to match on it.
F is for Fun Games
You can learn a lot with a fun game. Board games, card games, adventure games, and physical games all hold a ton of learning opportunities for math and strategy, order, good sportsmanship and so much more.
There are so many games you can pick from and you can even make your own.
Fishing Alphabet Sensory Bin
Practice letter recognition with both capital and lowercase letters with this fishing game from ABCs of Literacy. When you download this printable you’ll get a bunch of fish capital and lowercase letters and a recognition sheet for both. You’ll need to make your own sensory bin. You can use paper, beans, or rice. You can also make it more of a challenge if you add paper clips to the fish and a magnet on a string to catch the fish. Remember to laminate for long-term use.
Free Printable Alphabet Flashcards for Kids
Practice the alphabet through these free flash cards. Each letter comes with four words. Grab them on Lil Tigers.
G is for Great Adventures
Great adventures are a wonderful part of growing up. Whether it’s sleeping in a tent overnight or traveling to a new place, that adventure should be something we strive to create.
Great adventures offer the opportunity to learn something new. When we stick to routines, it’s easy to know what to expect each day. But when we throw something new in there’s a reason for inventing and adapting to handle what’s new.
Goodnight Moon Free Printable Pack
Goodnight Moon is a classic book. I’d bet it’s a favorite in your house. It was when Aiden was little. It introduces a ton of nouns with beautiful illustrations. Grab this printable pack to go with the reading.
H is for Highlighting Words
If you or your child struggle with reading or reading comprehension, highlighting words is a must. Drawing your eyes to the important words. It helps with memory and processing.
And for those of us with dyslexia, it’s a must. I have textbooks from college that are covered in highlights. It helped with test prep and focus.
HANDPRINT ANIMALS: A COMPLETE ALPHABET A-Z
As you create your alphabet unit don’t forget to do the art project from Red Ted Art. These cute animal prints you can make with just a little bit of finger paint can make learning fun.
Hop the Alphabet Board Game for Kids
Practice letter sounds with this alphabet board game. Hop along with Mama Smiles and Peter Rabbit.
I is for Inventing
Inventing is the key to success. Whether it’s making a task easier or the creation of flying cars, it’s a part of everything. It’s also a great way to apply scientific principles. There are plenty of science kits if you want something to build. Aiden gets a few Kiwi crates a year. Which are a ton of fun and a great jump-off point for other ideas.
I IS FOR INSECT COLOURING PAGE
For your bug-loving kids grab this coloring page for free from Messy Little Monster. Print and color these cute little insects.
How to Make Letter Imprints Alphabet Art for Kids
Try out these beautiful imprints from taming little monsters.
J is for Journals
Journals are amazing. Whether it’s for writing about your day or as a way to chronicle more open-ended learning. It’s great to practice writing and remember what you’re learning about. Using both learning and writing helps cement new concepts in your head. Even if you never go over it again writing it down activates memory better than just hearing it alone. It’s almost as good as teaching a new skill.
Jack-o-Lantern Alphabet Candy Corn Game
For a fun, Halloween-themed alphabet game get this Jack-o-Lantern one from Mom Wife Busy Life. Print and laminate for longer use.
JELLO ALPHABET SENSORY BIN
A jello sensory bin is a bit of a mess but a fun way to practice letters. Stick to the either outside, in the kitchen, or bathroom in a bin. Grab a couple of boxes of jello and practice letters for this bin.
K is for Key Phrases
When learning a new concept or a new language there are key phrases to remember. These key phrases should be repeated, written down, or both. Ideally, they become a learned concept that is fully committed to memory. Like the numbers in Pi or formulas or rules of language, bible verses, simple facts, and dates. In a world where we don’t even know our own phone numbers memorizing the things we use all the time should be a part of your curriculum. There are some things we don’t need to look up.
L is for Learning Journals
Learning journals is something we discovered in second grade. It’s a more open-ended workbook. You pick the books on the topic and it offers a way to provide what you learn, proof of reading, and just a different way to look at worksheets. I personally love Fun Schooling and the Thinking Tree Bookstore. If you’re looking for open learning check it out. They work well for the reader.
Summer Letter Matching Games
If you are looking for a fun letter-matching game go to Mom Wife Busy Life for these cute summer-themed alphabet learning cards. Perfect for summer learning or just a break from the worksheets. Get some practice with this free download. You’ll want to print these on cardstock and laminate to make them last longer. Click below to download.
Printable Free Letter Tracing Worksheets (PDF Downloads)
Sometimes you just need to practice. Tracing sheets are great for perfecting your letters. Just remember to take it easy on little hands they don’t have the same development as bigger kids. And will get tired faster.
M is for Magnets
Magnets are a fun and cheap science tool every homeschooling family should have. You can get magnets for free or cheap. You can do all kinds of projects. Create a train. See what sticks and doesn’t stick. Play with them. Learn about the scientific concept and play.
Matching Game DIY Learning and Durable!
This game for matching the letters of the alphabet can last a long time. Made with fabric and heat transfer. You’ll need to do a little sewing and a circuit machine. Grab the pattern at Fleece Fun.
Alphabet and Numbers Play Dough Mats – Free Printable
Writing practice can be done in a bunch of different ways. Grab these play dough mats for letters and numbers from A Bountiful Love. And get practicing.
N is for Nature Walks
Getting outside should be an everyday thing. Go out for a nature walk and explore. Know the basics of edible plants that are local to your area. Learn about the insects and animals you might run into. Learn about the trees, rocks, and water on your path. Explore. Enjoy the outside.
O is for Open-ended Days
Open-ended days offer time for spontaneity. Is it a bad day for focus? How about a trip to the park? Or the museum or pool. Hit that hike you’ve been thinking about. Go berry or apple picking. Get outside the regular school day. Tomorrow will be easier.
Ocean Letter Tracing Printables
Practice upper and lower-case letter writing with these ocean-themed free pages from Red Ted Art.
P is for Play
Play is learning. Play gets a bad rap with us parents. Doing what you ask when you ask is often not done without play. Play is soothing, it helps work out tough subjects, and it can be used in role-play in real life. Turn a chore into a game and it will get done, fast. And will be requested first on a list of tasks.
FREE PRINTABLE PLAYDOUGH ALPHABET MATS
If your child loves playdough, download these playdough mats from Two Pink Peonies. Tactical learners love using their hands. Talk about the sounds of each letter as you make them. What words start with A? If you want to make them last make sure you laminate them.
Pizza Alphabet Playdough Mats for Learning Knowledge
These pizza-themed playdough mats are perfect for a rainy day or a pizza night. Get them on ABCs of Literacy.
Alphabet Pattern Block Printable Task Cards
Build your letters with these tactical-friendly cards from Parenting Chaos. Get your pattern blocks out to get working.
Q is for Quiet Time
Quiet is a skill. I know I need to cultivate it in my son. Either his legs are moving or his mouth is running a mile a minute. His goal is to be loud all the time. He’s never realized that quiet is a good thing. Knowing what benefits come with quiet play or quiet time. What can we learn with quiet?
Q-Tip Painting Alphabet Letter Flashcards
Print and paint with these alphabet flashcards from Parenting Chaos. You’ll need q-tips to paint.
R is for Repeating
Repeating is the key to memory. If you repeat, you will remember. Practice the times tables every day for a month and multiplication gets a lot easier. Run through a list of dates and your historic facts are in there. Practice every day and pretty soon there isn’t much you can’t do.
Alphabet Painted Rocks Tutorial
For your tactical learners make sure you make your own set of Alphabet rocks. Learn how on Family Focus Blog.
ALPHABET ROADS LETTER FORMATION PRINTABLE
For your cat kid print out these road letters from Messy Little Monsters. Perfect or prewriting practice with both lower and uppercase letters.
Printable Alphabet Road Letters
These road maps from Parenting Chaos are perfect for play dough or cars. Grab them and laminate them for play and learning.
Rainbow Alphabet Puzzles – Free Spring Printable
Practice lower and uppercase letters with this free printable puzzle. Click below and grab your copy.
S is for Science Projects
Science projects are so much fun. They are one of Aiden’s favorites. We love hands-on science. Aiden got a microscope for Christmas along with a bunch of prepared slides. There’s so much you can see. Whether it’s learning about an inventor and building your own invention or sticking your fingers in something gross and gooey. Science projects are a great time.
Free Dot Sticker Alphabet Printable {free & easy download}
When learning your letters matching games are fun. Letter recognition is a pre-reading skill your child needs. This matching game needs a free download, a few sticker dots, and a marker. Find the printable at Two Pink Peonies. You can do all capital letters or mix and match with lowercase too. Grab a bunch of stickers and write letters to match them.
FREE PRINTABLE ALPHABET SCAVENGER HUNT
Grab these free alphabet scavenger hunts’ from Play Party Plan. There are two options one for younger kids and one for older kids.
Alphabet Soup Recipe
Make this homemade alphabet soup to go with your alphabet unit study. Head over to the Forked Spoon for the recipe.
Tracing Letters with Slime
Although I’m not a fan of slime, you can use it to practice your letters. Make a batch of slime and start writing. You’ll need to make a batch of white slime you can find on The Soccer Mom Blog, markers, a plate, and flash cards.
T is for Traits
Homeschooling can develop some fantastic kids but as a parent, I need to develop characteristics in my child to build an amazing adult. As a boy, he needs healthy risk: to test his limits and safe adventure. He should be trustworthy, to be responsible, should expect respect, and know how to show respect. He needs to be kind. And why you should put others first. What are the traits you are teaching in your homeschool?
{Free} Alphabet Trucks Dot Marker Printable
If your child doesn’t love coloring, you can try dot markers. They’re really easy to use and perfect or no mess painting. Grab these truck alphabet pages from Two Pink Peonies and get coloring. There’s a different page for each letter. Use different colors or just stick to one. Whatever makes your child happiest.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom {Tree Activity}
This alphabet activity comes from the Keele Deal. The perfect project to go along with the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Click the button for deals below.
ANIMAL ABC CRAFTS FROM TOILET PAPER ROLLS
Animal crafts from A to Z from Red Ted Art can add a fun cheap activity to your letter study. You’ll just need your craft bin, toilet paper rolls, and some paint.
U is for Uniqueness
All children should know that they are unique and to be proud of who they are. Celebrate the uniqueness of your children. Develop their own personality and character traits. They should be confident in their own uniqueness. It’s good to choose good people to be around you and let those who aren’t go. We can’t please everyone and be ourselves.
Alphabet Puzzle Fine Motor Activity for Kids
Creating a learning environment includes play. Check out these fun ways to use an alphabet puzzle.
V is for Virtues
Virtues are caught and not always taught. It’s also built over the years. Chivalry isn’t dead. It’s just not taught anymore. It should be. A good man protects those who need help. Provides for their family. Leads their family unit. And won’t shy away from hard work.
Multilingual Vowels Flashcards: Upper-Lower Case Match Vowels
If your goal is to teach multiple languages this year, you should grab these multilingual vowel cards from Box of Ideas.
Valentine’s Day Alphabet Letter Matching Game
Or if you just want a paper version of letter matching. Get this Valentine day Day-themed one from Mom Wife Busy Life. Make sure you print on cardstock and laminate for long-term use.
W is for Work
Work is something we all do. Whether it’s with chores, apprenticeship, or a job (e.i. mowing grass, old jobs for neighbors, or babysitting siblings). Every child should have something to do that helps them develop their work ethic before their old enough to work.
Teach Letter Sounds To Your Child With This Fun Printable Winter Alphabet Booklet
Letter sounds are a requirement in prereading practice. Use this winter alphabet book to practice from Darcy and Brian.
X is for Excellence
Building excellence is everything. Your child is good at something. Develop it. Building on their strengths is one of the easiest ways to build confidence. It also gives you a schoolwork “reward” for subjects that aren’t as fun.
Letter of the Week : Xx
Grab a whole bunch of great x ideas from A Bountiful Love. You can find books, activities, and practice for your week of Xs.
Y is for You Teach
One of the benefits of a classroom is the opportunity to present a project. When you teach something you learn it on both sides of the brain. Give your child the opportunity to teach you or make a YouTube video and teach others.
Use YouTube as a teaching tool. Pick any subject there are tons of videos to check out. Aiden loves videos on physics. It’s a great way to introduce a new topic and teach something you might know well yourself.
*Always what with your kids. There’s great stuff out there but there are also creepy and weird people who target even YouTube kids. Keep your kids safe. Keep your eyes on what they’re watching. And try to steer clear of the bad stuff.
Z is for Zoom
You can find a ton of great Zoom classes now. Field trips, science experiments, museums, and virtual tours.
Kindness Zoo Coloring Pages Freebie with A-Z Kindness Ideas
These coloring pages from Coffee and Carpool are perfect to go with your alphabet learning. The pictures come with a sentence with the letter and a message of kindness. The pictures are adorable and simple. There’s also a nice list of books to read. Teaching kindness. Go and download it for free. You will need to put your email address in for the download.
Zoo Animals ABC Letter Games for Kids
Make your very own zoo animal game with your circuit and this freebie from the Freebie Finding Mom.
Letter of the Week: Zz
In your z study, you’ll need some books to read, activities to do, and writing practice ideas. Find a whole bunch of them on A Bountiful Love.
Alphabet Activities
If your kids love hands-on activities you’ll find a bunch here. You can paint, play with Play-Doh, play letter games, and more. Remember the more play involved the easier it is to learn. Don’t be afraid to take a day off of worksheets and try out some fun activities.
Create your Alphabet Activities
Use what you’ve learned to create your unit study using these alphabet activities. Grab your favoritee activities, workbooks, and games. You can grab the unit study freebie to help you get started.
As a homeschooling mom, I know one of the homeschool essentials is a good-quality printer with cheap ink. Make sure you look at the cost of the ink before you buy. The printer price isn’t the price to worry about. We have an old one we bought about 10 years ago. Totally worth it. It doesn’t even have to have both print cartilages to print.
Before you go, if you’re goal this year is to get a reader…
Get your hands on this complete alphabet workbook bundle with over 400 pages of alphabet-themed lessons. This digital product includes:
Each workbook has (per letter):
- 4 tracing pages
- 4 coloring pages
- 2 word searches
- 1 maze
- 1 page to add or find the letter
- 2 activities
- 1 sight word cards page
- 1 playdoh mat.
Pin It Alphabet Activities
