It’s the perfect tool for new writers to reference to find letters they need to use when sounding out a word to write. I always have an alphabet chart hanging in my writing center and in my child’s writing folder. Call out a letter or sound and have the child cover the correct spot on the chart. Have each child place an alphabet chart on the table and provide a handful of mini erasers, bingo counters, or small food treats. For example, juice and milk are both drinks, you can sleep in a tent and igloo, or you can find a pig and an egg on a farm.
WHAT’S THE RELATIONSHIPīuild vocabulary by having the kids pick two or more pictures on the chart and tell how they are related. Have the kids open their eyes and determine which letter is covered. Then, cover one of the spots on the chart with a sticky note ( this size fits perfectly). This time, have them glue each box down in a long row to make an alphabet train. Mix the letters and have the children put them back in ABC order. You can also print an extra copy of the chart on regular paper and have the kids cut out each box to work on fine motor skills. You can read the chart in alphabetical order or skip around the chart. Not only did we read the letters, but we said the letter sound and named the picture. Together we would read through the chart. I either pointed to each box or had a special helper be the pointer. Ideas for Using an Alphabet ChartĪs a first grade teacher, we started our morning routine by “reading” the alphabet chart. More importantly, I’m going to show you how to use it!įull Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.
I have a free printable alphabet chart for all the Growing Book by Book newsletter subscribers. One tool that is handy to have in the toolbox is an alphabet chart. Playful alphabet activities are the best way to help kids remember letters and letters sounds. Do you have a little one learning and absorbing the alphabet? It’s a building block to unlocking the code to read and write.
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