Alphabet Hide and Seek: Monkey and Banana
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What's Included:
- Uppercase Cards (Color and Black and White)
- Lowercase Cards (Color and Black and White)
- Recording Sheets (4 Versions)
- Hiding Cards
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- Paper Cutter
- Paper, Printer, Ink
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Alphabet Hide and Seek: Monkey Theme
Get ready to turn alphabet time into a giggle-filled adventure with this Alphabet Hide and Seek Monkey Game! This interactive pocket chart activity is perfect for practicing uppercase and lowercase letter recognition in a way that keeps kids engaged, moving, and begging for one more round!
With adorable monkeys, hidden bananas, and hands-on guessing fun, this game is a must-have for your little monkeys!
What’s Included in the Alphabet Hide and Seek Game:
- 26 uppercase monkey letter cards (color + B&W)
- 26 lowercase monkey letter cards (color + B&W)
- Banana hiding cards
- 4 versions of student recording sheets (uppercase and lowercase options)
- Game instructions for classroom or homeschool use
Skills Covered:
- Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase)
- Visual discrimination
- Letter-sound associations (optional extension!)
- Fine motor writing practice
- Listening, taking turns, and social-emotional skills
🎯 Learning Standards Addressed:
Common Core State Standards (CCSS):
- RF.K.1d: Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters
- RF.K.3a: Demonstrate basic knowledge of letter-sound correspondences
- L.K.1a: Print many upper- and lowercase letters
Texas Pre-K Guidelines:
- III.C.1: Name at least 20 uppercase and lowercase letters
- III.C.2: Identify letter sounds
- III.B.1: Identify beginning sounds in spoken words
Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL):
- K.7: Identify and name uppercase and lowercase letters
- K.8: Demonstrate phonological awareness, including beginning sounds
- K.10: Print uppercase and lowercase letters independently
How to Use the Alphabet Hide and Seek Game:
- Place your selected alphabet monkey cards in a pocket chart.
- Secretly hide banana cards behind 1–8 of the letter cards.
- Students take turns guessing where the bananas are hidden by calling out a letter.
- If a banana is revealed, hooray! Record the correct guess on the included recording sheet.
- Keep playing until all bananas are found or start again with a new set!
📌 Tip: Start with just 3–5 letters for beginners and gradually build up to full alphabet recognition!
Add this Alphabet Hide and Seek Monkey Game to your alphabet centers today and watch your preschool and kindergarten kids light up with excitement as they search for bananas, practice letters, and build literacy skills through play!
