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🟥A1 ESOL: Anko Alphabet Flashcards

Here are several fun and educational games you can play with alphabet flashcards:

1. Alphabet Relay

  • How to play: Spread the flashcards around the room. Call out a letter or the sound it makes, and players race to find the correct card.
  • Skills: Letter recognition, listening, and movement.

2. Letter Match

  • How to play: Mix uppercase and lowercase cards. Players match them correctly.
  • Skills: Matching, uppercase/lowercase recognition.

3. Alphabet Memory

  • How to play: Lay cards face down. Players flip two cards at a time, trying to match uppercase and lowercase letters.
  • Skills: Memory, concentration.

4. I Spy Alphabet

  • How to play: Place cards face up. Say, "I spy a letter that starts with the word apple," and players pick the letter.
  • Skills: Letter-sound association.

5. Letter Race

  • How to play: Split cards into two piles. Two players race to put the alphabet in order.
  • Skills: Sequencing and speed.

6. Word Builder

  • How to play: Players use the cards to spell simple words like "cat" or "dog." For beginners, show a word for them to copy.
  • Skills: Spelling, phonics.

7. Sound Scavenger Hunt

  • How to play: Show a card (e.g., "B") and challenge players to find something in the room that starts with that sound.
  • Skills: Phonemic awareness.

8. Alphabet Bingo

  • How to play: Create bingo cards with letters. Hold up flashcards, and players mark letters as they’re called.
  • Skills: Letter recognition, listening.

9. Hop to the Letter

  • How to play: Lay cards on the floor. Call out a letter, and players jump to it.
  • Skills: Gross motor skills, letter identification.

10. What’s Missing?

  • How to play: Arrange a few cards in order. Have players close their eyes while you remove one. They guess which one is missing.
  • Skills: Visual memory, alphabet order.

These games can be tailored for different age groups and skill levels to make learning fun and interactive!

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