So a couple months ago, on a total whim, I bought a cheap laminating machine on Amazon. It was a childhood dream fulfilled and the minute I plugged it in and smelled that (probably toxic) smell of melting plastic I was transported straight back to elementary school. It’s way more exciting than it should be to see paper come out the other side all laminated and shiny!
Anyway, the first project I used it on was a Velcro Alphabet Matching Game for O. He’s been learning a lot of letters at preschool and he definitely knows most of them but he is 100% convinced that the alphabet goes, A, B, C, D, S, O, G… So, we need to work on that a little bit. Of course the upside of this is that we can still spell things when we don’t want him to know what we’re saying. So imagine our surprise when, at the table one day, I said to Aa something along the lines of, “What should I make for the P-A-R-T-Y?” And Aa replied, “Maybe C-O-O-K-I-E-S?” Because obviously if you say party and cookies in front of a 3 year old, you had BETTER have a party and cookies available right.that.very.second!! So we were spelling away, and the next thing we know, O says, with complete conviction, ” S-O-G-O-S-S-B!!!” In his little mind we were just saying letters and he was joining in! So adorable!
But anyway, we do need to work on letters, so I laid out this matching game in Illustrator, printed it out and added velcro square to the pages and the backs of the letters so he could practice. It was a super easy project and, as always, is not so precious that I’m worried he’ll wreck it. He loves it and it has definitely helped!
Want your own copies? Just print, cut and laminate! Click below:
How do you practice letters with your little one?
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kim says
hi , have tried multiple times to download your velcro alphabet sheets multiple times, its not working . can you please help me?
Cassie May says
You just click the links for each page and they should open in a separate tab. I just tested them all and they work. If you have a pop-up blocker on your browser that could be the problem 🙂
diana says
is this available as a printable yet?
Cassie May says
Yes! You can get it here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/207848922/alphabet-matching-game-instant-download enjoy!!
krisy says
hi, I love this! You are so creative. Do you sell this on etsy? I would buy a printable copy from you if you have it available. This is perfect for my son!
Thanks,
Krisy
Robin says
I would also LOVE a printable of this if you have the time to post it!
Cassandra May says
It’s on my to-do list, Robin! I swear! 😉
Christina says
Do you have a printable version of this?
Cassandra May says
You know what, I do not right now. I’d have to look for the files and make sure I’m allowed to distribute that font. Come back and visit and I’ll try and offer it up soon!
Jennifer says
I’d love a copy for my 6 year old, special needs daughter. Please let me know if you are able to share. Thanks!
Jenerally Informed says
How cute is this!
Amber Day Hicks says
Thanks for linking up with #LOBS weekend! ~A~
Cindy says
What a great learning game. As he gets confident with the uppercase, you can then make a set of lower case for him to match as well! I teach pre-k and am always looking for ways to reinforce the alphabet. Wish I had a laminating machine, I still use contact paper for everything.
Cassandra May says
Thanks Cindy! We are still working on the uppercases but I think he’s getting close!
Chastity says
I am going to make this for my son! I would love it if you would share it our Friday Favorites Link Party! http://acowboylife.blogspot.com/2014/02/friday-favorites-link-party_27.html
Cassandra May says
Thanks Chastity! I’d love to see your version! I just linked up!