- Snowman Alphabet - Match upper and lower case letters using this fun technique.
- Bob the Word Builder - Build up words, like Bob the Builder does, with this fabulous idea!
- Alphabet
Frieze
-
A useful PDF which can be used to decorate your classroom, to
support children's knowledge of the alphabet. Contributed by Hafeezud
Din. - Alphabet
Presentation (Upper Case)
-
Explore the alphabet (upper case letters) with this Powerpoint
presentation. Slides could also be printed and used as practical
equipment. Contributed by Geethanjeli Ganesan. - Alphabet
Presentation (Lower Case) -
As above, but in lower case. Contributed by Geethanjeli Ganesan.
- Alphabet
Matching
-
Match the pictures to their initial letters in this Smart Notebook
file. Contributed by Lynn Medland. - Alphabet Bear Charlie - An excellent activity involving phonics reinforcement and cuddly teddy bears!
- Making a Sandwich - A fun way of encouraging children to think about the importance of clear instructions.
- Rhyming -
Sarah Scott has made this Powerpoint presentation, which can be
used to make silly rhyming sentences (e.g. the bat flew over the
cat).
- Learning Letters - A fun way of learning the different letters of the alphabet.
- Remembering Letters - Help children to remember the letters of the alphabet, using this craft activity.
- Initial
Sounds -
A wonderful interactive Powerpoint presentation (1.3Mb), which
teaches children about initial sounds. Contributed by Tina Godden.
- Initial Sounds: -
These three worksheets (in PDF), were contributed by Jane Dovey,
and develop children's understanding of initial sounds:
- Magic Bag - Help children to learn their initial sounds by using a magic bag.
- Name the
Sounds
-
An Excel worksheet to assess children's ability to name sounds
(linked to the Jolly Phonics scheme). Children have to say the
sound of each lower case letter (e.g s= 'sssss'), but say the
name of each capital letter (grown up style!). Contributed by
Jane Dovey. - Learning Phonics with Fun - Learn Phonics using this enjoyable technique.
- Teach Croaker - Help little Croaker to learn his sounds!
- Phonic Wheels -
A set of Phonic Wheels for use with reception children. Contributed
by Lynn Medland.
- Little Bo Peep Play - A simple play which could be used with young children, based on Little Bo Peep.
- I Can Smell -
A Powerpoint presentation, created by Sarah Scott, which can be
used as a simple reading exercise, and based on a "smell" topic.
- Sing Mickey, Sing! - Use this simple singing technique to learn new vocabulary.
 Precursive Alphabet Cards |
 Cursive Alphabet Cards |
 Precursive Alphabet Cards with Picture Prompts |
 Cursive Alphabet Cards with Picture Prompts |
 Superhero Alphabet |
 Superhero Alphabet - Cursive |
