Alphablocks Letter Play: Fun Early Reading Activities for PreK–2
19 resources50+ free, colorful printables!Meet the Alphablocks — 26 living letters who discover that when they hold hands to make a word, something magical happens. Celebrated for its innovative approach to teaching reading, Alphablocks makes learning joyful, active, and engaging for early learners. This free collection of Alphablocks worksheets brings that magic to life at home or in the classroom, with Alphablocks letter cards kids can use to build words, alphabet finger puppets, and playful worksheets that teach letter sounds.
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Alphablocks Cards and Games
With these Alphablocks cards, you can play four fun learning games:
- Pick a letter sound and think of as many words as you can that start with it.
- Pick an Alphablock and describe it. Can your friend guess which one it is?
- Say the sound each picture starts with to guess who's on the other side!
- Think of a describing word to go with each picture. Wobbly jelly! Stripy sock! Your turn...
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Make a die and play some games! Here's how to play:
- Cut along the dashed lines and fold along the dotted lines on the die.
- Stick the tabs inside.
- Roll the die and say the sound.
- Think of a word that has that sound.
- Make a word that has that sound with your tiles.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Cut out these letter team cards and use them for practice. You can use them with your tiles. Can you
write the letter team sounds and read the words? Includes cards for EAR, AIR, URE, and ER.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Phonics fun on your fingertips! Cut along the dashed lines. (Ask your grown-up to help.) Roll each shape
around a finger and tape the ends together. Pop them onto your fingers and thumbs and have fun making
word magic!
Make these words with your Alphablocks: pen, pet, hen, bat, bug, cat, dog, dig, pop, sub, pig, peg, pen, pin, pan, pal, cot, pot, pup, can, cup, man, hat, cab, bag, lots, band. Use the extra S to make plurals.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Great guessing game! Here's how to play:
- Cut out all the pieces. Stick the long strips together so they fit around your head.
- One person wears the headband; the other chooses a card and places it in the slot in the headband. The wearer must ask questions to guess what's on the card.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
With these Alphablocks cards, you can play four fun learning games:
- Pick a letter sound and think of as many words as you can that start with it.
- Pick an Alphablock and describe it. Can your friend guess which one it is?
- Say the sound each picture starts with to guess who's on the other side!
- Think of a describing word to go with each picture. Wobbly jelly! Stripy sock! Your turn...
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Make a die and play some games! Here's how to play:
- Cut along the dashed lines and fold along the dotted lines on the die.
- Stick the tabs inside.
- Roll the die and say the sound.
- Think of a word that has that sound.
- Make a word that has that sound with your tiles.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Cut out these letter team cards and use them for practice. You can use them with your tiles. Can you
write the letter team sounds and read the words? Includes cards for EAR, AIR, URE, and ER.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Phonics fun on your fingertips! Cut along the dashed lines. (Ask your grown-up to help.) Roll each shape
around a finger and tape the ends together. Pop them onto your fingers and thumbs and have fun making
word magic!
Make these words with your Alphablocks: pen, pet, hen, bat, bug, cat, dog, dig, pop, sub, pig, peg, pen, pin, pan, pal, cot, pot, pup, can, cup, man, hat, cab, bag, lots, band. Use the extra S to make plurals.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Great guessing game! Here's how to play:
- Cut out all the pieces. Stick the long strips together so they fit around your head.
- One person wears the headband; the other chooses a card and places it in the slot in the headband. The wearer must ask questions to guess what's on the card.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Alphablocks Stories
Practice blending sounds with a thrilling race full of fast cars, flying jets, and digging machines. Read along, build the words, and see if you can keep up with speedy V!
One day, the Alphablocks were having a race. "On your marks, get set, GO!" said Z. The Alphablocks began to race. "I will vroom-vroom to victory because I'm very, very fast," said V.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Can you read the words in red? In this story, look out for CVC words like man, fun, sun, fan, tan, van, and men. Say them aloud and check if you can read them all.
One cold day, it started snowing. M had a marvelous idea. "Let's see who can make the most massive snowball!" he said to A. But just then, N bumped into them and they held hands. A snowman appeared!
What will happen next?
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Practice blending sounds with a silly bedtime story. Read along, build the words, and see if you can help L get the vowels to sleep!
L was singing a lullaby, "lll-lll-lll!" All of a sudden, A crashed down with a loud, "Aaaaa!" "Looks like someone's ready for bed!" said L. She sang her lullaby but just as A was almost asleep, E, I, O, and U crashed in.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Pick a word to read when you see a ? . Can you make a silly story?
One sunny day, a boy and a girl went outside to play with their new ? . They set off to town and soon saw a
? and a ? “We want to spot a ? today!” they sang. They went to look under a ? and on top of a ? but they just found a funny green ? .
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Practice blending sounds with a thrilling race full of fast cars, flying jets, and digging machines. Read along, build the words, and see if you can keep up with speedy V!
One day, the Alphablocks were having a race. "On your marks, get set, GO!" said Z. The Alphablocks began to race. "I will vroom-vroom to victory because I'm very, very fast," said V.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Can you read the words in red? In this story, look out for CVC words like man, fun, sun, fan, tan, van, and men. Say them aloud and check if you can read them all.
One cold day, it started snowing. M had a marvelous idea. "Let's see who can make the most massive snowball!" he said to A. But just then, N bumped into them and they held hands. A snowman appeared!
What will happen next?
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Practice blending sounds with a silly bedtime story. Read along, build the words, and see if you can help L get the vowels to sleep!
L was singing a lullaby, "lll-lll-lll!" All of a sudden, A crashed down with a loud, "Aaaaa!" "Looks like someone's ready for bed!" said L. She sang her lullaby but just as A was almost asleep, E, I, O, and U crashed in.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Pick a word to read when you see a ? . Can you make a silly story?
One sunny day, a boy and a girl went outside to play with their new ? . They set off to town and soon saw a
? and a ? “We want to spot a ? today!” they sang. They went to look under a ? and on top of a ? but they just found a funny green ? .
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Learning Your Letters
G glugs! Say and write her sound. Draw the glasses. Glug... glug... gone! Make the garden grow. Draw and color some green grass for the goat!
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Meet Alphablock N, who loves to say “no!" N needs something. Is it a nurse? A new net? How about nice notes? Write over the letters to help N decide. Once you've helped N, write lots of lovely n letters for him.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
U thinks everything is unfair! Write the letters, then shrug your shoulders and say his sound! Cheer up U! Color in some gifts for him. Check the words with the u sound in the middle. Pretend to give U a big hug, then color him in to make him happy!
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Trace over four f letters and help F have fun flying with her ffff sound. Scribble on fur to make a fab friend for F! What do you think fur feels like — fluffy or spiky?
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Write, draw and copy the moves with Alphablock S. S sags and says... s s s s s! Pump yourself up with your foot like S! S likes to sit in the sun! Say something silly to S!
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
G glugs! Say and write her sound. Draw the glasses. Glug... glug... gone! Make the garden grow. Draw and color some green grass for the goat!
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Meet Alphablock N, who loves to say “no!" N needs something. Is it a nurse? A new net? How about nice notes? Write over the letters to help N decide. Once you've helped N, write lots of lovely n letters for him.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
U thinks everything is unfair! Write the letters, then shrug your shoulders and say his sound! Cheer up U! Color in some gifts for him. Check the words with the u sound in the middle. Pretend to give U a big hug, then color him in to make him happy!
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Trace over four f letters and help F have fun flying with her ffff sound. Scribble on fur to make a fab friend for F! What do you think fur feels like — fluffy or spiky?
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Write, draw and copy the moves with Alphablock S. S sags and says... s s s s s! Pump yourself up with your foot like S! S likes to sit in the sun! Say something silly to S!
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Alphablocks Worksheet Bundles
Give young readers a boost with this friendly Alphablocks worksheet bundle! Designed for both teachers and families, these printables make early reading practice simple, engaging, and confidence-building. Students can sound out words, blend the sounds together, and check off each word as they read. They can also write the words on the lines or build them using their letter tiles — great for hands-on learners.
Inside this “I Can Read” pack, you'll find:
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CVC words (consonant-vowel-consonant) that help children master the basics of blending.
-
Consonant blends like ch, sh, and th to strengthen early phonics skills.
-
Long vowel spellings such as ai, igh, and ee to support growing readers as they move into more challenging patterns.
These pages work beautifully for small-group instruction, centers, morning work, homework, tutoring, or at-home practice with parents.
And if your readers want even more Alphablocks fun? We’ve got you covered — just search “Alphablocks” on the site to explore the full collection!
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Make early reading feel magical with this Alphablocks Word Magic printable bundle! Designed with busy teachers and families in mind, these pages offer simple, joyful practice that helps young readers build confidence one word at a time. Students can trace letters to complete each word or use their letter tiles to build it themselves — an effective way to strengthen phonics understanding through both writing and hands-on play.
This “Word Magic” pack includes engaging practice with:
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Hard “c” words to help students recognize how the letter c can change its sound.
-
Words with the “ear” sound, giving readers experience with trickier vowel teams.
-
“ch” and “sh” digraphs, perfect for boosting early decoding skills.
-
“ai” and “ee” vowel patterns, supporting growing readers as they learn long-vowel spellings.
-
Ending blends like nd, nt, and mp for stronger blending and spelling accuracy.
These worksheets are perfect for small-group instruction, literacy centers, morning work, tutoring, or home reading practice. They’re easy to use, fun to repeat, and help students feel proud of the words they can read and make.
Looking for even more Alphablocks resources? We have tons available — just search “Alphablocks” on the site!
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Give young readers a boost with this friendly Alphablocks worksheet bundle! Designed for both teachers and families, these printables make early reading practice simple, engaging, and confidence-building. Students can sound out words, blend the sounds together, and check off each word as they read. They can also write the words on the lines or build them using their letter tiles — great for hands-on learners.
Inside this “I Can Read” pack, you'll find:
-
CVC words (consonant-vowel-consonant) that help children master the basics of blending.
-
Consonant blends like ch, sh, and th to strengthen early phonics skills.
-
Long vowel spellings such as ai, igh, and ee to support growing readers as they move into more challenging patterns.
These pages work beautifully for small-group instruction, centers, morning work, homework, tutoring, or at-home practice with parents.
And if your readers want even more Alphablocks fun? We’ve got you covered — just search “Alphablocks” on the site to explore the full collection!
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Make early reading feel magical with this Alphablocks Word Magic printable bundle! Designed with busy teachers and families in mind, these pages offer simple, joyful practice that helps young readers build confidence one word at a time. Students can trace letters to complete each word or use their letter tiles to build it themselves — an effective way to strengthen phonics understanding through both writing and hands-on play.
This “Word Magic” pack includes engaging practice with:
-
Hard “c” words to help students recognize how the letter c can change its sound.
-
Words with the “ear” sound, giving readers experience with trickier vowel teams.
-
“ch” and “sh” digraphs, perfect for boosting early decoding skills.
-
“ai” and “ee” vowel patterns, supporting growing readers as they learn long-vowel spellings.
-
Ending blends like nd, nt, and mp for stronger blending and spelling accuracy.
These worksheets are perfect for small-group instruction, literacy centers, morning work, tutoring, or home reading practice. They’re easy to use, fun to repeat, and help students feel proud of the words they can read and make.
Looking for even more Alphablocks resources? We have tons available — just search “Alphablocks” on the site!
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
More Alphablocks Must-Haves
These alphabet tiles are a colorful way to reinforce letter-sound connections. Make a set for each of our students, who can use them to build and sound out words. Using our other Alphablocks printables? These tiles are the perfect companion.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Put this poster up in your classroom to teach correct letter formation with your favorite Alphablocks! Here are some fun teaching ideas:
- Have students stand up and trace each letter in the air with their pointer finger while looking at the poster.
- Pick one letter each day. Examine how it’s formed on the poster (where to start, which direction to move). Have students trace it on a whiteboard or in a sand tray.
- Laminate a smaller version of the poster or display it on a table. Encourage students to trace letters with their fingers while saying the letter name and sound aloud.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Make a stage and pals to put on a show!
Make! Cut along the black dashed lines, then fold the blue dotted lines. Fold back the tabs and stick into place to make your theater.
Play! Use your Alphablocks finger puppets with your stage and pals to tell a story. You could make up your own story or act out one you know.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
These alphabet tiles are a colorful way to reinforce letter-sound connections. Make a set for each of our students, who can use them to build and sound out words. Using our other Alphablocks printables? These tiles are the perfect companion.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Put this poster up in your classroom to teach correct letter formation with your favorite Alphablocks! Here are some fun teaching ideas:
- Have students stand up and trace each letter in the air with their pointer finger while looking at the poster.
- Pick one letter each day. Examine how it’s formed on the poster (where to start, which direction to move). Have students trace it on a whiteboard or in a sand tray.
- Laminate a smaller version of the poster or display it on a table. Encourage students to trace letters with their fingers while saying the letter name and sound aloud.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Make a stage and pals to put on a show!
Make! Cut along the black dashed lines, then fold the blue dotted lines. Fold back the tabs and stick into place to make your theater.
Play! Use your Alphablocks finger puppets with your stage and pals to tell a story. You could make up your own story or act out one you know.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!