Zoo Alphabet Cards

These zoo themed alphabet cards are perfect for students who are learning with an animal theme. They make the perfect tool for students to learn the letters of the alphabet.

What is Included:

This set includes one capital letter card and one lowercase letter card for each letter.

Ways to Use the Cards:

• Play a matching game by matching the capital letters to the lowercase letters.

• Attach a paper clip to a letter card and use a magnetic fishing pole to "catch" the letters for a fun fishing game.

• Use a sand or salt tray for students to practice writing the letters on each card.

• Have students find the letters that you have hidden around the room for a fun letter hunt.

• Place the letter cards in alphabetical order.

• Create a pocket char game where you place the cards on a pocket chart and hide a picture behind one of the letters. The students will guess which letter the hidden picture is behind.

• Add objects that begin with each letter for students to match to each letter card.

When to Use:

• Literacy Center - Place the cards in a literacy center for students to match independently or with a partner.

• Morning Tubs or Baskets - Place the cards in a morning bin for students to work on while their classmates arrive to class.

• Small Group Activities - The teacher can pull aside a small group of students who need extra practice identifying letters to use these cards.

These zoo alphabet cards are a great activity for students to practice letter recognition. They are a low prep activity for teachers to prepare for students. Simply print, cut apart and laminate for durability. These cards can be stored in a task box for easy set up, clean up, 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.