Support your students as they learn to recognise letters and build sound–letter knowledge with our Alphabet Puzzles! This hands-on resource encourages students to match letters of the alphabet with familiar images, making it the perfect tool for reinforcing phonics skills and early vocabulary.

Each puzzle includes a central uppercase letter and four picture pieces that start with that letter sound. Students match the pictures to the letter to complete the circle puzzle. With two puzzles printing per A4 page, this resource is easy to prep, store, and use again and again. Available in all Australian state fonts, it's ideal for foundation classrooms working within specific handwriting requirements.

Alphabet Puzzles are perfect for small group work, early finisher tubs, phonics warm-ups, and literacy rotations. Use them as part of a phonics program or for independent practise to help build confidence and consolidate beginning sound knowledge.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise and name uppercase letters of the alphabet
• ✅ Identify initial sounds in spoken words
• ✅ Match pictures to their corresponding beginning letter sound
• ✅ Build early phonemic awareness and vocabulary
• ✅ Develop fine motor skills through hands-on puzzle play

What’s Included:

• 26 circle puzzles – one for each letter A to Z
• Each puzzle includes 1 letter piece and 4 picture pieces
• Prints 2 puzzles per A4 page for easy prep and storage
• Available in all Australian state fonts

Materials Needed:

• Printed puzzles (on paper or card for durability)
• Scissors
• Zip-lock bags or envelopes for storing puzzles
• Laminator (optional) to make puzzles last longer

How to Use:

1. Print and cut the puzzles and picture pieces.
2. Introduce the target letter and sound in a class discussion or small group.
3. Students identify the pictures that begin with the same sound as the letter.
4. They place the correct pieces around the letter to complete the puzzle circle.
5. Use as a follow-up to explicit phonics teaching or as independent practise.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during small group phonics sessions to reinforce taught sounds.
• 💡 Add to literacy rotations or your early finishers station.
• 💡 Create a puzzle folder where students can self-select letters to practise.
• 💡 Send home individual puzzles for consolidation with families.
• 💡 Use the picture cards for oral language or vocabulary games.

Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Store each puzzle in a labelled zip-lock bag or envelope for easy access.
• 💛 Focus on a few letters at a time to avoid overwhelming new learners.
• 💛 Mix and match the puzzle pieces for students to sort and reassemble.
• 💛 Use picture cards in a mystery bag game - pull out a card and name the beginning sound!

Alphabet Puzzles are an engaging, practical, and easy-to-use tool that helps lay strong foundations in early literacy - perfect for classrooms focusing on phonics, sound awareness, and alphabet knowledge.