ABC Game – Alphabet Match with a Soccer Twist | Elementary & ESL

ABC Game – Alphabet Match with a Soccer Twist | Elementary & ESL

Similar to Dobble / Spot it!

A playful matching game to support letter recognition in preschool and early elementary (Pre-K to Grade 3) ⚽🔤

This hands-on alphabet game is a great way to help young learners recognize and match letters while staying engaged and active. Inspired by the popular “Find the Twin” concept (also known as Spot It! or Dobble), this printable classroom activity turns letter learning into a fun group challenge.

Each card features 6 colorful images – all created by hand and designed with younger students in mind. Every pair of cards has exactly one matching symbol, and the challenge is to find it as quickly as possible. The game helps children sharpen their visual scanning, focus, and of course, their knowledge of the alphabet.

You’ll receive two complete versions of the game with 31 cards each – in both round and square formats. This gives you flexibility depending on how you want to prep and present the game.

What’s included:

• 62 total cards (2x 31 cards)

• 2 formats: round and square (easy to cut)

• Each card with 6 hand-drawn ABC images

• Clear instructions for classroom use

• Designed for easy printing and laminating

How it works in the classroom:
I’ve used games like this during literacy centers, as warm-ups for phonics lessons, or simply to give students a fun break while still learning. The rules are easy to understand – even for non-readers – and the game naturally encourages turn-taking and positive interaction.

Because it’s low-prep and flexible, it also works well for early finishers or small-group stations. You can even keep a laminated version in a quiet corner for students to play independently or with a buddy.

Fun, focused, and full of learning – this alphabet game helps build confidence with letters in a way that feels like play.

A low-prep, high-impact way to make learning the alphabet more interactive – and fun.

Warm regards,
Lernfitness

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