This set of fun puzzles are designed to help young learners recognise and build letters using pattern blocks. These versatile templates encourage letter and initial sound recognition, fine motor development and problem-solving skills. Each letter of the alphabet is formed using geometric shapes, helping students understand letter structure while reinforcing shape identification and spatial reasoning.

How to Complete

1. Print the templates on thick card for durability.
2. Provide students with access to standard geometric pattern blocks or use the included printable shapes.
3. Students will match the correct pattern blocks to the outline on the letter card, placing them directly on the design.
4. Each card includes picture-word association to help reinforce beginning letter sounds. Encourage students to say the letter and words aloud.

Additional Tips

1. Encourage students to carefully place each block, refining their hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
2. As students complete each card, reinforce the letter’s name, sound, and words associated with it.

Extension Ideas

1. Letter Tracing: Have students trace the letters with their fingers or use a dry-erase marker with the activity cards in a write-and-wipe sleeve.
2. Shape Sorting: Before starting, ask students to sort the different pattern blocks by shape and colour to build awareness of geometric properties.
3. Letter Hunt: Encourage students to find and name objects in the classroom that start with the same letter they built.

The Pattern Block Alphabet Puzzles make learning letters hands-on, interactive, and engaging!

This resource is available in our basic fun font and all Australian state fonts.