Letter A: Free Games, Printables, Crafts, and Song for Kids

There are many fun ways to teach the letter A! Use printable worksheets, interactive games, and crafts to make learning engaging. Singing songs about the letter A and practicing its sounds with words like “apple” and “ant” are also effective methods.

Common words that start with the letter A include:
Short A (/ă/): apple, ant, alligator, astronaut, ax
Long A (/ā/): acorn, apron, April, ape, angel

Start by showing the uppercase (A) and lowercase (a) forms of the letter. Use visuals like apples or ants to connect the letter and its sounds to familiar objects. Practice tracing the letter and saying its sounds (short /ă/ and long /ā/).

The letter A makes two main sounds:

Long A (/ā/): Found in words like “acorn,” “cake,” and “name.”

Short A (/ă/): Found in words like “apple,” “ant,” and “cat.”

The letter A is the first letter of the alphabet and one of the most commonly used vowels. It appears in many words and helps children build foundational phonics and reading skills.

Here are a few fun letter A crafts:

• Apple Stamping: Use apple halves as stamps to create art.
• Alligator Craft: Make an alligator using green paper and googly eyes.
• Airplane Craft: Build a paper airplane and decorate it with the letter A.

You can help your child recognize the letter A by:

• Pointing out the letter A in books, signs, and everyday objects.
• Using printable worksheets to practice tracing and coloring the letter.
• Playing games that focus on identifying uppercase and lowercase A.

Here are some activities to make learning the letter A fun:

• Letter A Scavenger Hunt: Find objects around the house that start with A.
• Tracing Practice: Use rainbow traceables to practice writing A.
• Songs and Rhymes: Sing songs that emphasize the letter A.