This shell alphabet free printable is great for letter games, learning the alphabet, and spelling out words. Download the shell printable and try out these seashell-themed literacy activities.
Seashell alphabet free printable
The seaside is a great theme for summer. Use this free shell alphabet printable to turn your literacy centers ocean-themed!
How to use this printable
Print the shell alphabet (see below) and cut out the individual shell letter cards.
You might like to laminate the shells for extra durability.
Seashell letter activities
There are many ways you can use this versatile shell printable in your lessons.
:: Use them to make the alphabet. Peg up the shells on a washing line, in alphabetical order.
:: Use the letter shells to play matching games. Print two sets and see if you can match up the pairs of letters.
:: Place two sets of the letter shells face down and use them to play Memory.
:: Hide the letter shells around the house or garden and see if your children can run around and find them all.
:: Hide the letter shells in a sensory tub or the sandpit and use them in imaginary play. Adding letter cards in with your pretend play makes for a print-rich environment which supports children to recognise, be confident with, and read letters.
:: make a sensory writing tray and you can practice writing each letter.
:: laminate the letter shells and add them to you water tub. Use nets to see which letter shells you can catch.
More ocean themed activities
Use these ocean themed activities to turn your classroom into the seaside!
:: print and play with my under-the-sea play dough mat
:: use my number fish printable for math games
:: make shell mandalas
:: make shell houses for fairies
:: combine shells with play dough and make prints
:: play with sight word shells
:: read my favourite books for children about the sea
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