I’ll beat you to the top of the coconut tree in this free printable Chicka Chicka Boom Book game. This Chicka Chicka Boom Boom activity is perfect for building alphabet recognition.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Book
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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a classic book by Bill Martin Jr. and illustrated by the one and only, Lois Ehlert is a classic book. Follow the letters up the coconut tree and then watch them fall. No need to worry though, the mamas and papas help all the injured letters get back up.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Game
Setting Up the Alphabet Game
Download (see below for free printable) and print the game boards. You may choose to laminate the boards on cardstock for durability.
You will also need a die and playing pieces.
Playing the Chicka Chicka Game
Invite students to play their playing piece on the start circle. The first player rolls the die and moves the corresponding number of spaces. The child must identify the letter he lands on to stay there.
The first person to get to the coconut tree wins.
Differentiating the Alphabet Game
-If students are ready to work on letter sounds, add saying the sound in addition to naming the letter.
-There are three boards included- uppercase, lowercase, and mixed case to meet student needs.
Get the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Game Printable
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Extending the Chicka Chicka Fun
We have lots more literacy activities to do with this fun book.—>Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Game
Enjoy building alphabet recognition with this fun game!