Here’s a fun way to practice the alphabet in the Summer time! This Summer Alphabet Game is perfect for learning letter recognition and visual discrimination of letters.
Summer Alphabet Game
The Summer Alphabet game is a hands-on learning activity with letters on a beach scene! Each card shows four letters on sand buckets, and children are challenged to spot the two matching letters on each card.
Some of the letters used are similar in shape, such as h, n, r, so that children are practicing their visual discrimination skills to determine which letters are the same and which are different. This is a foundational skill for reading.
How to Play the Summer Alphabet Game
To play the game, place the cards in a stack or in a container. Children will choose a card and decide which two letters on the card are the same. For example, on a card with the letters “R B D B” (as shown in the image below), children will determine that the letter B’s are the same. For self-checking, you can write the answer on the back of the card, if you choose.
You can have children mark the two letters that match with clothespins, transparent colored chips, mini erasers, seasonal table scatter pieces, the possibilities are endless!
Differentiating the Game
The Summer Alphabet Game includes both uppercase and lowercase letters. You can use the two sets for differentiation: Use one set or both sets depending on your students’ needs. Some children may find it easier to recognize uppercase letters, while others may be ready for lowercase.
Optional Recording Sheet: An optional recording sheet is included, but the game can be played with or without the sheet. To use the recording sheet, children will take a card, find the matching letter, and mark that letter on the sheet. They will continue with the set of cards until they have found all of the letters A-Z. There are recording sheets for both uppercase and lowercase.
When to Use the Summer Alphabet Game
This game is perfect for Small Group, Center Time, or Arrival Time. It also works well as a group or independent activity.
Easy Prep & Ink Saving!
The game is easy prep, and in black-and-white to save ink. All you’ll need to do is print and cut! The black-and-white also helps if you use transparent colored chips as a manipulative — it’s easier to see the chips marking the letter. You can also print these on brightly colored card stock paper, if you choose.
Download the Summer Alphabet Game
Note: This is a free printable, just click to download.
Incorporating the Summer Alphabet Game into your preschool classroom offers a fun way for children to explore the alphabet during the sunny summer season. The combination of fun and learning ensures that your students will stay engaged and excited about mastering their letters!
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