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FREE Printable Alphabet Chart (And 6 Ideas for Using It)

April 29, 2019 • 61 Comments

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Do you have a little one learning and absorbing the alphabet?  It’s a building block to unlocking the code to read and write.  Playful alphabet activities are the best way to help kids remember letters and letter sounds.  One tool that is handy to have in the toolbox is an alphabet chart.  I have a free printable alphabet chart for all the Growing Book by Book newsletter subscribers.  More importantly, I’m going to show you how to use it!

printable abc chart

Printable Alphabet Chart

This alphabet chart with pictures will help your students learn letters and sounds.  There are so many playful ideas shared below for using the chart.

You will find that there are some images on this alphabet chart that aren’t as traditional as other charts.  This is purposeful.  We don’t want kids to only associate a letter with one particular image. I also wanted a variety of images to work on vocabulary.

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Ideas for Using an ABC Chart

using a pointer to read an alphabet chart

READ THE ALPHABET ACTIVITY

As a first grade teacher, we started our morning routine by “reading” the alphabet chart.  I either pointed to each box or had a special helper be the pointer.  Together we would read through the chart.  Not only did we read the letters, but we said the letter sound and named the picture.

“A, a”

“/a/” (this is the short a sound)

“apple”

“B, b”

“/b/”

“baby”

You can read the chart in alphabetical order or skip around the chart.

CUT AND ORDER ACTIVITY

You can also print an extra copy of the chart on regular paper and have the kids cut out each box to work on fine motor skills.  Mix the letters and have the children put them back in ABC order.  This time, have them glue each box down in a long row to make an alphabet train.

find the missing letter activity on an abc chart

GUESS THE MISSING LETTER ACTIVITY

Have the kids close their eyes.  Then, cover one of the spots on the chart with a sticky note (this size fits perfectly).  Have the kids open their eyes and determine which letter is covered. Repeat for several rounds.

WHAT’S THE RELATIONSHIP ALPHABET ACTIVITY

Build vocabulary by having the kids pick two or more pictures on the chart and tell how they are related.  For example, juice and milk are both drinks, you can sleep in a tent and igloo, or you can find a pig and an egg on a farm.

COVER UP ALPHABET CHART IDEA

abc cover up on an alphabet chart

Have each child place an alphabet chart on the table and provide a handful of mini erasers, bingo counters, or small food treats.  Call out a letter or sound and have the child cover the correct spot on the chart.

LET’S WRITE ACTIVITY

I always have an alphabet chart hanging in my writing center and in my child’s writing folder.  It’s the perfect tool for new writers to reference to find letters they need to use when sounding out a word to write.

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This chart prints in color on 8.5 x 11 paper.  I recommend printing it on cardstock or laminating it for durability.  This is one tool that will get a lot of use.

*I’ve provided two versions for you.  One version has an x-ray for x if you would like a picture that begins with x.  The other version has a box for x if you would like to focus on the proper sound for x.  Also, there is now an otter for o.

This ABC chart is a thank you gift for becoming a member of the Growing Book by Book community.  Are you ready to reach all your growing readers with time-saving and developmentally appropriate literacy ideas? We’d love to share resources to help.

For more great alphabet activities check out these related posts.

Phonological Awareness and ABC Songs and Chants

ABC Circle Time Song

Alphabet Activities for Preschoolers

26 ABC Books

*This post first appeared on Growing Book by Book on 1/19/17.

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About Jodie Rodriguez

Jodie Rodriguez is a mom of two young boys and an early childhood/elementary educator with over 20 years of experience. Jodie's passion is helping parents, teachers, librarians and anyone else interested in nurturing and reaching ALL of our youngest growing readers.

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  1. Molly says

    January 26, 2023 at 5:40 pm

    Thanks

    Reply
  2. Alba says

    September 7, 2022 at 1:37 am

    This alphabet chart has many purposeful uses.

    Reply
  3. Crystal Thompkins says

    July 27, 2022 at 11:58 am

    ThThis is my go to alphabet chart year after year! THank you for thi won RESOURCE!

    Reply
    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      August 20, 2022 at 6:16 pm

      I’m so glad it is useful to you!

      Reply
  4. Roni Perez says

    June 24, 2022 at 5:28 pm

    Thank you so much for all you do! i have changed my circle time to your ideas and it has helped so much.

    Reply
    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      June 25, 2022 at 8:35 am

      I’m so glad the tips were useful to you, Roni!

      Reply
  5. rebecca rocha says

    May 25, 2022 at 10:47 am

    Love the ABC colorful chart! Thanks

    Reply
  6. Glen Mocallay says

    May 23, 2022 at 10:07 am

    This is of great interest.. I love it so much.. thank you and God bless…❣️❣️❣️

    Reply
  7. Kathy says

    May 7, 2022 at 11:30 pm

    So much hard work on your part. Sooo many blessings for my part. I love all your posts and great fun ideas in reading activities. Thank you so much!!

    Reply
  8. aracely says

    April 28, 2022 at 4:50 pm

    thank you

    Reply
  9. Beverly WAgner says

    January 30, 2022 at 2:05 pm

    Love the alphabet ideas! Thank you

    Reply
  10. nouchi says

    January 26, 2022 at 8:49 am

    thank you for the abc chart

    Reply
  11. Lynn Klopfer says

    January 22, 2022 at 11:48 am

    thanks

    Reply
  12. EvE says

    November 24, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    Thank you for this

    Reply
  13. Renee says

    October 17, 2021 at 10:35 am

    Thank you for your great ideas for using an alphabet chart.

    Reply
  14. Rebekah Larson says

    October 14, 2021 at 10:45 pm

    Thank you for this valuable resource!!!

    Reply
  15. P Kvam says

    October 13, 2021 at 7:52 am

    thank you

    Reply
  16. Diana Mickow says

    September 30, 2021 at 8:46 pm

    Thanks for the ideas.

    Reply
  17. Diane Nuhn says

    September 14, 2021 at 11:15 am

    Thank you! this a great resouce.

    Reply
  18. Jessica says

    August 12, 2021 at 2:55 pm

    Hi i love the abc chart and learning games thank you!!!

    Reply
  19. Sue says

    May 4, 2021 at 8:40 pm

    Great resources!

    Reply
  20. Donna says

    April 29, 2021 at 12:10 pm

    Will use for my grandchilre
    Thanks

    Reply
  21. Lynn says

    February 5, 2021 at 7:27 am

    I am a nanny and this chart will be very helpul in Many alphabet ACTIVITIES

    Reply
  22. Linda Guza says

    January 22, 2021 at 10:03 am

    I am a grandmother who is doing virtual school with my special needs grandson. I am in disperate need of an alphabet page with pictures. Thank you for this chart.

    Reply
  23. Laura Joppeck says

    January 11, 2021 at 1:12 pm

    Thanks 🙂

    Reply
  24. Emma Cab says

    December 10, 2020 at 3:29 pm

    Good Day
    Very interesting and students will love the activities with the alphabet chart. i would like the alphabet chart.

    Reply
  25. Jenn Cavuto says

    November 14, 2020 at 8:57 am

    Love the aLphaBet chart

    Reply
  26. Fraidy says

    November 9, 2020 at 2:18 pm

    Hi i would love to use this Alphabet chart

    Reply
  27. regina fuller says

    September 25, 2020 at 11:27 am

    I love your alphabet chart.

    Reply
  28. Christina kornegay says

    September 21, 2020 at 8:31 pm

    I love the alphabet charT

    Reply
  29. Sarah coleman says

    September 15, 2020 at 11:36 am

    The ABC Chart looks great for my 7 year old. She needs it For referEnce when writing.

    Reply
  30. Sheryl says

    September 11, 2020 at 6:24 am

    super

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  31. Betsy says

    September 2, 2020 at 6:54 pm

    Love your alphabet chart activities. One suggestion: make the X have the ks sounD we teach for it by using Fox or some Other ks sound in a word, instead of the letter name.

    Reply
    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      September 2, 2020 at 6:57 pm

      Hi Betsy! There are actually two versions included with this free printable. One of them does include the sound at the end of the word for educators who prefer that option.

      Reply
  32. Rocio V. says

    August 30, 2020 at 10:32 am

    This is awesOme and so helpful.

    Reply
  33. Julia says

    June 26, 2020 at 5:53 pm

    What a fun and engaging printable for kids learning the alphabet! The illustrations are so adorable!

    lingobuddies.fun

    Reply
  34. Barb weinberger says

    May 29, 2020 at 1:40 pm

    these look great. thank you.

    Reply
  35. Erin says

    May 28, 2020 at 1:42 pm

    Great resource! Thanks.

    Reply
  36. susana ramirez says

    May 24, 2020 at 10:51 am

    thanks =)

    Reply
  37. Sue Blough says

    March 29, 2020 at 4:35 pm

    I appreciate your content and ideas. thanks so much.

    Reply
  38. Linda Lopez says

    March 21, 2020 at 9:59 pm

    Cool

    Reply
  39. Beverley Jespersen says

    January 26, 2020 at 7:48 pm

    Great resources

    Reply
  40. Lori says

    November 15, 2019 at 8:16 am

    Can i use the Abc chart with my prek class?

    Reply
    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      November 15, 2019 at 8:41 am

      Yes, enjoy Lori!

      Reply
  41. Patty says

    November 12, 2019 at 6:31 am

    This is awesome! Thanks so much.

    Reply
  42. Julie-Anne Fleming says

    October 13, 2019 at 7:02 am

    Thank you

    Reply
  43. catherine mccardle says

    August 26, 2019 at 9:41 pm

    Thanks a million!

    Reply
  44. Camille says

    August 18, 2019 at 1:33 am

    Great ideas

    Reply
  45. Alicia says

    July 8, 2019 at 12:23 pm

    Thanks!

    Reply
  46. Maira Gutierrez says

    March 28, 2019 at 8:58 am

    cant wait to use the alphabet chart
    Thanks

    Reply
  47. Kelli Donigan says

    March 10, 2019 at 1:52 pm

    Nice

    Reply
  48. Ana Rodriguez says

    January 23, 2019 at 11:41 am

    thank you

    Reply
  49. RACHELE VAN HOUTEN says

    July 10, 2018 at 11:25 am

    I cannot open the ABC CHart or find the link anywhere. I’m a subscriber to your newsletter but i cannot access it anywhere. how do I get it?

    Reply
    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      July 10, 2018 at 6:22 pm

      Hi Rachele! Just click the button “Subscribe to Growing Book by Book”.” You won’t be added to the newsletter twice.

      Reply
  50. Robin says

    July 9, 2018 at 10:01 pm

    Thank you! Your suppor of teacher is appreciated!!

    Reply
  51. Mary says

    August 26, 2017 at 10:21 pm

    The sound chart is One of the best tools i use in my classroom. I use similar activties that you stated but you gave me a ciuple of new ones. Thanks! It is amazing the growth i see with my students by using this tool. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      August 27, 2017 at 6:31 am

      Mary, I’m so glad you have seen success using it too. It is a great tool.

      Reply
  52. Sandy Backlund says

    August 12, 2017 at 1:31 pm

    Hi Jodie, YOu have a great site with excellent ideas. I was about to download and print out your free alphabet chart for my grandchild (Thank YOU) because it is one of the better ones I have seen, but I got hung up on the owl for short “O”. I know it’s a small thing, but the ow dipthong rather overpowers the short sound. Wouldn’t octopus be better? Hey, don’t get too worried because I’ve been searching, and believe me, 99% of the charts have more than one picture that makes me grind my teeth. (I’m a reading specialist). “G” for giraffe kills me. Do they think kids this young are ready for the exceptions? Or that they know english spelling? Anyway, I am just looking to understand the owl thing–I see it a lot. I will print yours out and maybe find a little octopus sticker on to handle my OCD about this!!!

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    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      August 12, 2017 at 2:56 pm

      Hi Sandy! When you download the chart, you’ll find there is an otter instead of an owl. I originally had put an owl in as a place holder until I found approriate clip art to replace it. I took pictures of the chart before that and didn’t want to redo the images. So, no owl on the download. 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  53. pamela says

    January 22, 2017 at 9:37 pm

    Love receiving your emails
    thank you 🙂

    Reply
    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      January 22, 2017 at 9:43 pm

      Thank you Pam for taking the time to let me know!

      Reply

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