Cinco de Mayo Alphabet Cards

These Cinco de Mayo alphabet cards are perfect for students who are learning with a Cinco de Mayo theme. They make the perfect tool for students to learn the letters of the alphabet.

What is Included:

This set of alphabet cards includes one capital letter and one lowercase letter card for each letter of the alphabet with a fun Cinco de Mayo theme.

Ways to Use the Cards:

• Play a matching game by pairing capital letters with their lowercase counterparts.

• Attach a paper clip to each letter card and use a magnetic fishing pole to “catch” letters in a fun fishing game.

• Provide a sand or salt tray so students can practice writing the letters shown on each card.

• Hide the letter cards around the classroom and have students search for them during an exciting letter hunt.

• Have students place the cards in alphabetical order.

• Create a pocket chart game by placing the cards in a pocket chart and hiding a picture behind one letter. Students guess which letter is hiding the picture.

• Add small objects or pictures that begin with each letter for students to match to the correct letter card.

When to Use:

• Literacy Centers – Add the letter cards to a literacy center for students to practice matching independently or with a partner.

• Morning Tubs or Baskets – Place the letter cards in a morning bin for students to work on as classmates arrive.

• Small Group Instruction – Use the letter cards during small group time to provide extra support for students who need additional practice recognizing the letters of the alphabet.

Make letter recognition fun with these Cinco de Mayo letter cards! This low-prep activity is easy for teachers to prepare. Teachers just simply print, cut, and laminate for durability. The letter cards fit perfectly in a task box for effortless setup, cleanup, and storage.

Skills Assessed:

These cards, depending on the materials added, can assess both letter recognition of capital and lowercase letters as well as identifying beginning sounds.