Have you ever shopped at Teachers Pay Teachers? It’s an amazing site where you can find almost any education printable you could possibly be searching for. One of its top sellers is the talented Elissa of Mrs. Jones’ Creation Station. I had the privilege of meeting her at a blog conference last year, and I’m thrilled she’s sharing a guest post with us today!
Here’s Elissa…
When you are looking for ways to teach your students or children the alphabet the Measured Mom is a great place to go. There are so many engaging and fun alphabet activities that can get your toddler and preschooler learning their letters and sounds available to you here. I wanted to add to the abundance of FREE alphabet resources Anna provides with a mini alphabet flipbook.
As a kindergarten teacher I found myself looking for resources that met the needs of my learners. Some children came to me knowing all of their letters and sounds, while others weren’t about to recognize their own name.
I searched high and low, but was unable to find many that would work for whole group, small group and independent practice, so I created my own. Once my son was born I chose to stay home and learned of the site Teacher’s Pay Teachers. Then it hit me. I could create more alphabet resources to meet the different needs of those little learners in preschool, pre-k, kindergarten and first grade and make them available to teachers and parents!
Teaching the alphabet
As a homeschooling parent or classroom teacher, exposing your children to the alphabet through chants or poems, visual aids, active learning, small group or 1-on-1 instruction and independent practice will help them to learn their letters and sounds and build a strong foundation for reading.
Teaching the alphabet to a large group
In the classroom or at home it is important to have time set aside for short 10-15 minute lessons that focus on each letter or a group of letters. Creating different learning experiences is easily done during whole group instruction to meet the needs of your visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners so that ALL benefit from this short amount of time.
- Auditory learners will enjoy hearing the letters and their sounds through chants and actions.
- Kinesthetic learners will remember their alphabet by playing games like Alphabet Twister – putting letter posters on the floor and pulling out flashcards.
- Visual learners will enjoy creating alphabet charts by drawing pictures for each letter and seeing the visual aids around your learning space.
Teaching the alphabet to a small group
By working with your children in small groups or having children work together during literacy stations, learners are able to practice what they are learning through hands-on games and activities.
In the classroom setting, I taught many alphabet activities at my teacher table as a warm-up for our time together. This served two goals…it allowed me to see what my learners were able to do and help as needed, as well as introduce an activity that could be used in their word work or literacy stations.
Whether, you are working with play-doh, putting puzzles together, writing the room, reading emergent readers, or sorting letters, you are guiding your learners through developing alphabet knowledge that will stick.
Independent practice with the alphabet
This is the part I struggled with the most as a teacher…finding resources to help my learners practice the alphabet independently on THEIR level. I wanted my learners working on their own at different times throughout our literacy block: no partners or groups, just quality independent learning time!
However, not all of my learners were able to complete the same level of work, and some needed more help with certain skills than others. While one child might need extra handwriting practice to form their letters correctly, others needed to become familiar with initial sounds. So I created a variety of printables for various levels of alphabet knowledge, as well as resources that my learners could use to aid their independent practice.
Free alphabet flipbook!
This is where our FREE resource comes in…during whole group and small group instruction have your learners recite their alphabet flip-chart for the letter(s) they are learning. Providing your learners with a flip-BOOK of their own that models the flip-chart will help them relate the learning throughout the day to their own independent practice.
This book is small enough for a pencil box. And let’s be real… it’s just plain adorable! (Am I the only one that loves everything in miniature form…so cute!) At only three pages this resource is easy to print. All you need is a small metal ring that you can grab at your local dollar store or order from Amazon.
If you need more alphabet ideas be sure to check out the resources on this site, as well as, the mega-pack of alphabet resources I have in my Teachers Pay Teachers store. It has been a pleasure sharing my passion of creation with you and I hope that you and your little learners are able to enjoy learning the alphabet together.
P.S. Would you like to learn more about teaching the alphabet?
The Measured Mom has written a free e-mail series just for you!
Looking for more ideas for teaching the alphabet?
Meet Elissa
Elissa is an early childhood teacher turned work-at-home mom. She loved creating centers, printables and other resources when she was teaching, as well as finding fun ways to engage her students and organize her classroom. She is now able to use these resources with her own preschool children, ages 4 and 2. You can find her activities and ideas on Mrs. Jones’ Creation Station and her Teachers Pay Teachers store.
© 2016 – 2018, Anna G. All rights reserved.
Deborah says
I love your wonderful gifts to us and I noticed your pipe little chart stand. Did you make it or where did you buy it? If you made it I would love to know exactly what the dimensions were and where you got you round clips. I used to have a small one and somewhere around moving and life I lost it. I haven’t seen any like this and would love to build one. Thank you so much for all the wonderful products you make for everyone. You are truly an amazing woman and we appreciate you and all your hard work.
Elissa Jones says
I’m so glad you like the chart stand, Deborah. My husband made it for me and the dimensions are 11×13 inches. The rings are just 2 inch metal rings similar to these (http://www.amazon.com/ACCO-Loose-Binder-Capacity-Silver/dp/B00008XPLC)
I need to make another stand, so I’ll post a tutorial on my blog soon!
Andrina Goetz says
I can’t wait for the tutorial.
Eva says
Please do make a tutorial on the stand. Thank you.
lisa says
HI did you make a tutorial on the cute flip chart stand?
Thank you!
Tammy M says
Wow! Love this little book! Can’t wait to make one for my future classroom! I am studying to be a teacher and am gearing up! Thank you!!!
Anna Geiger says
You’re welcome, Tammy! Elissa did a wonderful job!
Michelle says
I too love the chart stand. Did you buy or purchase? Thanks for great ideas!
Elissa Jones says
Thank you so much, Michelle! My husband built the chart stand for me and I’ll be posting a tutorial on my blog soon!
Ann says
Great ideas!!
Liz says
These are SO sweet. Thank you!
Anna Geiger says
You’re welcome, Liz! 🙂
Jan says
My kids will LOVE having their own little book! Thank you.
Anna Geiger says
You’re welcome, Jan!
Caitlin says
This was great to read! Thank you for writing it all down. Sadly though I couldnt download the free mini alphabet flipbook 🙁 going to see if my dad will make me one of those cute stands for one if I can find one somewhere else. Thanks agan!
Anna Geiger says
Why couldn’t you download it? Did you try the tips here? https://www.themeasuredmom.com/how-to-download-free-files/
Caitlin says
Yes tried those tips. When I click on the link it takes me to a page that says it can’t be found. That’s okay. I shall search somewhere else for so,etching similar 🙂 taphank you though it’s a great idea!
Anna Geiger says
It’s definitely there, and this can usually be solved – so I’d like to help you get it if possible. What happened when you did the “right click” and “save link as”? Did it still say that it can’t be found?
Laura says
Thanks for sharing this. I have some preschool students who are getting really interesting in writing words, so I think a set of these on a ring at the writing center will really be helpful.
Anna Geiger says
I love the idea of using these at a writing center!
Mary says
I’m not able to find the mini size to download at all. I’ve done everything I know and gone to every site and it isn’t there. Sure would like to have the small one. Thank you for sharing.
Anna Geiger says
Did you try the big green box that says, “To get your free printable click HERE” ?
Mary says
Anna, It wasn’t easy but I finally got it. Thank you again. My Chrome has been hacked along with my FB last week. I didn’t know about the Chrome until I tried it instead of Firefox. Then 2 of my cartridges in my printer were low. But I prevailed.
Happy Easter. Mary
Anna Geiger says
Sounds like technology has been giving you a hard time, Mary! That’s no fun. 🙁 I’m glad you were finally able to download it!
Peggy Keller says
Love this AND the “Do a dot” pages. Can you tell me where I could get those also please? Thank you. Have a great weekend! ~ Peggy
Anna Geiger says
Hi, Peggy! The do-a-dot pages are here: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/dot-sticker-pages/
Heather says
You are amazing! Nuf’ said! 😉
Anna Geiger says
You’re very kind, Heather – thank you 🙂
Mandy Koiner says
I just printed your lady bug printable, super cute! 🙂
My Mom told me you were on teachers pay teachers, glad I came across your activity!
Anna Geiger says
I’m so glad you found my site, Mandy! I hope you find many more activities you can use.
verna says
Thank you.
Anna Geiger says
You’re welcome, Verna!
Tanisha says
If i missed the directions on how to assemble the flip book please excuse me. Print Cut into quarters and put them together. It’s not back to back right?
Anna Geiger says
You’ve got it right, Tanisha! Just print single sided on cardstock, laminate if desired, and cut apart. Put together with a metal ring.
Girlie says
thank you for sharing these materials. it is a great help.
Anna Geiger says
You’re very welcome!
Amanda says
What you’re doing is such a blessing! Thank you so much.
Anna Geiger says
Thank you so much for your encouragement, Amanda!
Ana says
Hii, I’m so excited to try this flip book, just one question, when we purchase the digital download do we also get to print it? I’ve gotten several alphabet worksheets and games for my four year old that are great and really helpful but would like to purchase some also.
Anna Geiger says
Oh yes, you can always print anything you purchase from my digital store or from TPT, provided it’s in pdf format (nearly all of them are unless they are a powerpoint presentation, video, or something like that).
nicole says
This will be great for my son to learn his letter reconginization since now he is in school! Such a cute and great idea.
Anna G says
I’m so glad you like it, Nicole!
Barbara says
Thank you so much for making this available to us educators! Have a blessed week!
Anna G says
You’re very welcome, Barbara!
Pat says
Anna, I would like to know where I can find the alphabet sound posters that are on the little chart stand in this post.
Thanks so much for your help!
Elissa Jones says
Hi Pat, you can find the posters using the link below! I hope your learners enjoy using it! 🙂
{https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alphabet-Flipcharts-Now-I-Know-My-ABCs-Series-1933626}
Joyce says
Thank you…. This site will help me a lot especially in teaching my first grader pupils.
God Bless!
Anna G says
You’re very welcome, Joyce!
Marsha says
Love this resource. You create such lovely, useful materials. Thanks for sharing with us.
Julie says
Love your stand would love the tutorial. Thank you
salvacion says
Thank you so much for the freebies you shared I downloaded all of them….They were really a big help in my teaching……Hoping for more…God bless you and more power….
Anna G says
You’re very welcome, Salvacion! Thank you so much for the kind words!
Marjorie says
I love this website. Thank you for sharing your ideas. I’m already trying to get ready for next school year. Are you able to have a regular size for the mini flipbook? I have 3/4 year olds in the classroom and I’d like to see what will work this year, so if there is a bigger one I think that’ll work great too! Oh I also wanted to start teaching the alphabet different this year too. Instead of going in order. Do you have the link to the order you teach the alphabet? Lol I know it’s a lot to ask for 😊
Anna G says
HI Marjorie! This was a guest post from my friend Elissa. She has the full posters for sale here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alphabet-Flipcharts-Now-I-Know-My-ABCs-Series-1933626
If you’d like to know more about how I teach the alphabet, I recommend signing up for the free email series. You can sign up for it here: https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/305342?v=7
Tamika Higgins says
I was really excited about having the abc mini flip books accessible for my PreK students from your sight but when printed out the pages all have the colo stripes going across the letters making it very hard to read the words. They’re not clear to see as it looks on your sight.
Anna G says
Did you click on the link below the download link? It has tips for printing issues, and the most common solution: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/how-to-download-free-files/
Jason says
This is a wonderful resource! Thank you for making it available for free.
I have a question about the design. In the title image for this article, the words and pictures are on top of a white background, which is itself surrounded by a rainbow border. But in the PDF, the rainbow border covers the whole card. I’m worried all the colors will make the words hard to read for my students (I’m teaching English in Japan, so the alphabet is a new concept for many of them).
Is that how the cards are supposed to look, or is my browser distorting the file somehow?
Jason says
Ahh–sorry, I just noticed someone else had the same problem. I tried Chrome as per your advice, and it works fine. Sorry for wasting your time >_<;;
Anna G says
Glad you got it to work! 🙂
Ann says
Thanks
Rajaa SD says
That’s so generous of you Anna. you always have a special influence on the way we teach with your wonderful creative resources… My toddler is two years now and she already knows the alphabets and their sounds…but can’t teach her to blend two letters. U think i should wait for a while or there’s a way i can do this. Is there any helpful resources for this stage? Thanks in advance
Anna G says
I would definitely wait on that, Rajaa! In my experience, many bright 4-year-olds can pick this up, but it’s rare for kids who are younger to be able to do it. Focus on the things in this post instead: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/reading-skills-kids-need-theyre-ready-sound-out-words/