Apple Worm Beginning Sounds Game Alphabet Phonics Activity | Preschool & Kinder

Description

Bring a little apple orchard fun to letter and beginning sound practice! This simple, hands-on beginning sounds game gives students a chance to practice identifying letters and saying the sounds they make while adding a silly surprise with the Worm! cards.

The game can be played with one student or a group of students, making it easy to use during literacy centers, small groups, partner practice, or independent work.

How to Play

Place all of the cards into a container and give them a shake. Have a student pull out a card, look at the letter on it, and say the sound it makes.

• If the student says the correct sound, they get to keep the card.
• If playing alone, the student chooses another card and continues playing.
• If playing with other students, play moves to the next student.
• Some cards say “Worm!”  If a student pulls a Worm! card, they can wiggle their finger like a worm and put all of their letter cards back into the container.
• The next player then takes a turn, or the student can start over if playing independently.

What’s Included

• Uppercase and lowercase letters
• Color and black-and-white versions
• Apple-themed beginning sounds practice
• Worm! cards for an extra element of fun
• Materials can be laminated and reused again and again

Ways to Use It

This apple alphabet game works well for:

• Literacy centers
• Small-group instruction
• Independent practice
• Partner work
• Letter recognition practice
• Beginning sounds and phonics practice
• Fall or apple-themed activities

For repeated use, laminate the cards before placing them in your game container. Students can enjoy practicing letter recognition and beginning sounds throughout the year while having fun with the apple and worm theme!