50 Fun ABC Games for Kids
ABC games are a fun, hands-on way to teach kids the names and sounds of letters. This roundup of 50 ABC games includes favorite finds from across the web. Whether you’re looking for a super-active game or you’d like an easy download you can print and play, this list has you covered.
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ABC Games List
Pull out your alphabet stamps and have kids match upper and lowercase letters with this free printable stamping sheet.
Teach kids how to write letters the proper way with a set of fun-filled handwriting activity sheets.
Play a round of super-addictive Magic Squares.
Make learning to write upper and lowercase letters fun with Race to the Top.
Print copies of some free alphabet tracing worksheets. // Itsy Bitsy Fun
Laminate some alphabet playdough mats and let your kids practice letters through play. // This Reading Mama
Try out more than 150 different ways to practice letter writing with block letters. // The Measured Mom
Print a set of uppercase ABC LEGO cards. There’s a lowercase version, too! // Wildflower Ramblings
Play a suspenseful round of ABC cup hunt.
Get messy with shaving cream letter recognition. // Little Bins for Little Hands
Read the classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and then turn a paper towel roll into a fun sticker match up. This is an ABC game favorite!
Introduce children to a few new letter sounds with this super simple matching game. // No Time for Flashcards
Make a set of ABC animal handprints. // Craftulate
Use a dollar store photo album to make an addictively fun Matchbox car letter tracing book. There’s a lowercase version, too!
Try matching upper and lowercase popsicle sticks. // Smart Schoolhouse
Twist ABC letters with pipe cleaners. // Make and Takes
Make connect the dot alphabet sheets.
Print a batch of alphabet clip cards.
Create a DIY Phonics I-Spy Bottle. So smart! // The Imagination Tree
Want an ABC game AND some water fun? Grab a water shooter for a fun round of ABC Fireman Spray.
Let kids dig for alphabet treasure.
Play Letter Sound Slap. // Frugal Fun for Boys
Turn a muffin tin into an exciting round of Letter Toss.
Head outside and play Squirt the Letter. // Stay at Home Educator
Turn a dollar store beach ball into an alphabet ball. Easy-peasy and so fun!
Go on an ABC obstacle course.
Play Ice Cream Alphabet Match Up. Yum!
Play Ping Pong Alphabet Bounce. // I Can Teach My Child
Go on a glow-in-the-dark letter hunt. // Inspiration Laboratories
Spend a little time alphabet fishing. // Life Lesson Plans
Match upper and lowercase letters to build superheroes.
And finally, play a fun round of Letter Twister!! // Toddler Approved
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Wow — so many awesome games to teach the alphabet! What a great resource for all of us. Thanks so much for sharing, and thanks for the opportunity to link up. 🙂
Very good idees.
Thank you so much for including our ABC Lego Cards — this is such a great list!!!
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Hi, I can’t open the link for Race to the Top. Can you please send me the link?
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Ashley // Happiness Ambassador
I like alphabet ato z .
Your’s idea is big
Thank you
Thank you!
Hope you find these alphabet ideas to be helpful!
Warmly,
Ashley // Happiness Ambassador