Grab this alphabet matching game to practice letters with a fun, hands-on activity with a cute zoo theme. This ABC matching game will have children match capital letters with small letters. Simply print the matching letters game and you are ready to play and learn with pre-k, kindergarten, and first graders too.
Alphabet Matching Game
Kindergartners, preschoolers, and grade 1 students will love this zoo alphabet matching game. The free alphabet printable have a kid-favorite zoo template that match some alphabet dot stickers. This alphabet matching printable is a fun and interactive way for young children to learn the alphabet. It is an excellent tool for parents and teachers to introduce letter recognition and matching skills to children in a playful and engaging way. You could print and set this up as a file folder learning activity too.
ABC matching game
Start by scrolling to the bottom of the post, under the terms of use, and click on the text link that says >> __________ <<. The pdf file will open in a new window for you to save your freebie. Now print off the pages. This pack comes fully in color.
Alphabet Matching
To prepare:
- A4 paper
- Printer
- Scissors
- Laminator
- File folder (optional)
- Dot stickers or
- Alphabet dot stickers
Print the zoo template in colour or greyscale and then laminate them. You could print a template for every group for literacy centers too.
Matching Letters Game
These mats are so much fun for pre-schoolers and kindergarten kids alike. The fun zoo cage theme is one kids will engage with right away. Alphabet matching printables help young children learn the alphabet by recognizing letters and matching them with their corresponding letters. This activity can help children build a strong foundation for literacy skills.
Once you’ve laminated the zoo mats, place them on the table. The kids will choose a dot sticker with the matching alphabet, then place it on the zoo mat. They continue to do this until they match all of the alphabet. Essentially, they are doing this to ‘free the zoo animals’. So much fun!
Match capital letters with small letters
You could also choose to play this game in a file folder. This can be programmed in advance and then have the kids match their dot sticker ABCs in the file folder. The kids will love doing this! Alphabet matching printables are an excellent tool for parents and teachers to introduce letter recognition and matching skills to young children.
Another advantage is by incorporating these games into their daily or weekly routine, children can improve their memory, concentration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Alphabet Printables
Looking for more abc printables for kids? You have tons of free alphabet printables
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ABC Matching
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