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

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

Similar to Dobble / Spot it!

A playful alphabet recognition game for preschool and early elementary (Pre-K to 3st grade) ⚽🔤

This classroom game helps children explore and recognize the letters of the alphabet through play. Based on the well-known “Find the Twin” format (similar to Dobble or Spot It!), this resource invites learners to engage visually and socially while building basic literacy skills.

Each card shows six symbols or letters. The goal: find the matching symbol between two cards – as fast as you can! The game can be played in pairs or small groups and is great for active classroom moments, literacy stations, or early finisher time.

What I’ve enjoyed about this kind of activity in my own teaching is that it doesn’t require much prep, but it sparks a lot of focus and excitement. It’s also easy to adapt – whether you want to emphasize letter names, sounds, or visual scanning.

What’s included:

• 62 cards total
  – 2 versions with 31 cards each
  – Round cards
  – Cut-out-friendly square cards

• Each card includes 6 images

• Clear visuals and simple layout for young learners

• Instructions included

Ideas for classroom use:
You can print the cards on regular paper or cardstock. Laminate them for durability if you plan to use them often. I’ve used these games during phonics lessons, as part of morning rotations, or as a “quiet movement” activity when students needed a break from sitting.

The structure helps students work on focus, comparison, and visual discrimination – all useful skills for early reading development. At the same time, they practice taking turns and cooperating, which supports classroom community.

Simple, flexible, and always well received – this game adds a playful twist to everyday alphabet learning.

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

Warm regards,
Lernfitness

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