This Alphabet Beginning Sounds Cover Up! Game is perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners who are learning to recognize beginning sounds! With simple slides and interactive elements, the kids will love this alphabet activity. This game is ONLY available in Google Slides format at this time.
PLEASE NOTE: This download included Google Slides and Seesaw formats. For ease of reading, this post only mentions Google Slides.
Learning the sounds of letters is one of the first steps of learning to read. In fact, kids can learn beginning sounds before they ever see a printed letter! Because recognizing beginning sounds is an auditory skill, preschoolers do not need to learn to recognize written letters before working on sounds.
In fact, some say encourage learning the sounds of letters BEFORE learning the names of the letters (such as in the alphabet song) because the names of the letters sound different than the actual sounds that the letters make when they are read.
For example, “Bee” is the pronunciation for the letter be, but when read the letter makes the shorter “b” sound.
Introducing preschoolers to beginning sounds is as simple as having a conversation and talking about the sounds for words.
“D is for Dog. ‘D’, ‘D’, dog.”
“Here is a cup. ‘C’, ‘C’, cup.”
Let’s read a book. ‘B’, ‘B’, book.”
These simple pauses in conversations are a great way to introduce beginning sounds to kids without it even feeling like work.
Another great way to work on beginning sounds is with the multitude of alphabet books that are available. There are so many books to choose from!
This Alphabet Beginning Sounds Cover Up! game is another way to practice beginning sounds.
Read through the words on each page pausing to ask the child if it matches the sound of the letter you are working on.
Then, have your child drag the stars to cover up the correct pictures.
Grab this fun activity below!
Using Google Slides for Learning
Using Google Slides for education is super easy. Seriously, I learned how in a matter of minutes.
So, even if you’ve never used Google Slides before, you can start using them with your kids today.
The first step is to sign into your Google Drive or Google Classroom.
Then, download the resource at the end of this post. The file delivered to your e-mail contains the link for the Google Slides file. When you click on the link, it will ask you to “Make a Copy” before using the activity.
PLEASE NOTE: You must make a copy, otherwise you will be changing the master file for everyone.
Once, you make a copy, you will also want to make a copy for each of your students. Save one master copy for yourself in a safe folder on Google Drive.
Then, you can send the files to your students!
The kids can open the file and start using the activity right away. It will open in ‘edit’ format and should stay that way. If the ‘present’ button is accidentally clicked, the file will not be interactive and must be switched back to ‘edit’ mode.
Please note: This activity will only work with Google Slides. We have only tested it within the online version of Google Slides. I cannot vouch for how to use it with the Google Slides app at this time (we’re all learning!) If you know the details of how to make that work, leave a comment below or send me an e-mail at [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: This download included Google Slides and Seesaw formats. For ease of reading, this post only mentions Google Slides.
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Jan says
I am able to download and make a copy but unclear on how to open it in “edit” mode. Can you provide instructions on how to do this? Thank you for sharing!
Kim Staten says
Hi Jan, The file automatically opens in “edit” mode. You would just want to be careful (and also the children) to not switch it to ‘present’ mode using the button in the upper right corner.
Donna Reilly says
Letter Aa has a huge star that I cannot make smaller. The other star is not clear. Am I missing a step. I really like this, too! I am not very good with anything digital, so any help is very welcomed.
Kim Staten says
Someone edited the master file. I have corrected it and if you reopen the file from the link, it should work.
Julie says
These look great!
Melanie says
I am sending my EC students a weekly google slideshow with videos and activity suggestions. Would I be able to include one of these activities or would it not work in present mode?
Kim Staten says
You will need to make a copy for each of your students and send it to them separately. These activities are not interactive in present mode.
maria says
brilliant. thanks
Karen says
Thank you!
Katie says
Hi! Your activities are awesome, and just what teachers need during this distance learning time. I am able to download and make a copy of the activities but they don’t save to my drive. Do you know why? Thanks!
Kim Staten says
I have not experienced that issue, so it may be a permissions issue within your Google Drive. You can check their help documentation or send them a support request.
Alana Wilson says
Please send me this
Kim Staten says
Simply click on the pictures to see the activities. Then enter your e-mail where it says “Get your printable here” and the activities will be sent directly to your e-mail. 🙂
Michelle Fields says
These are amazing!!
Isabella says
Thank you I’m so excited to look at these
BGermaine Ives says
Can you tell me where to access step by step instructions for using your Google Slides. My laptop uses Google Chrome. Our school’s on-line lessons/activities are placed in Canvas. If needed, I can eMail my students (one at a time) files. I just haven’t a clue as to where these files would be stored in my computer when I download your link, nor which app is needed to open the files and to make things work. They look like PowerPoint to me.
They look super and I really want to use them for my students
Kim Staten says
You will not store these activities on your computer. They must be stored in Google Drive. Make a copy for each child and click “Share” in the upper right hand corner of each file to get a link to send the activity to your students. Make sure that it says “anyone with a link can EDIT” and then send the link to your students via Canvas. Each student needs to have access to a free Google Drive account as well.
Emily Farel says
So excited to try!
Jarin says
Do you know if these can be uploaded onto Schoology? If so, could you share the steps? Would I need to only add the link to my resources 1 time?
Kim Staten says
You can connect your Google Drive to Schoolology following this tutorial. https://support.schoology.com/hc/en-us/articles/115015788928-How-to-submit-Google-Drive-files-to-an-Assignment-Students-
I don’t have any experience with Schoolology, so your best friends will be their support documentation and Google. 🙂
Katrina Lickteig says
I am excited what you have for preschoolers that I can adapt for my students with Special Needs!
Lanie says
Hi there,
Great activity! is there supposed to be sound comes with it? I don’t have sound.
Kim Staten says
No, sound is not included in this activity
C. Castillo says
So AWESOME of you to provide this FREE resources!
serena says
Hi there, Is there a way to ‘lock’ the movable pictures to make it easier on the little fingers?
Thanks in advance
Kim Staten says
No, there is not.
Gina says
I cannot thank you enough for creating such wonderful activities.
They will be a tremendous help to me and fantastic resources for my TK kiddos.
Maria Tefft says
I just want to thank you for doing everything you do. You make my life so much easier. I love the google slides.
Megan says
Hello! I am a Youth Services Librarian looking for virtual learning opportunities for my youngsters. I work primarily with kids ages 0-8. Would it be alright to share some of your products with them in a virtual learning environment? Thank you for your time! Your work is fantastic!
Kim Staten says
Yes, you can share them in a secure virtual learning environment, to which the public does not have access.
Abby B. says
Thank you so much for having these resources out here. This is my first time using google classroom and your slides are allowing me to continue teaching my preschoolers and expand my own creativity by building my own. I am very much a hands-on, theatrical, and multiple skills in one activity teacher. The bright colors and hands-on movement has kept my students excited and interested in learning.
Gayle says
I can’t figure out how to open this in Edit mode. I can’t change it from Present mode.
Bonnie Pelc says
When the activity is initially opened in the web browser it is showing you a preview of the activity and you will not be able to interact with it yet. If you close out your web browser and go to the Google Slides website, or open the Google Slides app on your iPad you will be able to access the activity that way and it will open in “edit” mode. For some visuals and more detailed instructions check out our Google Slides Tutorials found on our Digital Resources page!
farrah says
Hi I am a special educator for preK and K and these activities will definitely help my kids as they work online
Diane says
Using Google slides will be another new experience for me! Once I make a copy for each student will I be able to see what they have done to assess learning? Thank you so much for this resource!
Bonnie Pelc says
When your students are finished completing the activity they can click “Share” and share it back to you if you would like to see what they have done to assess their learning. You could also assign the activity on Google Classroom and they can submit the assignment when they are finished completing the activity.
Kelly Mowrer says
This is a great activity! Thank you! Can it be used with Schoology?
Kim Staten says
I am not familiar with that platform.
Teacher Becky Suhre in Washington State says
Hi Kim, I have saved a copy to my Google Drive, but it will only open in present mode. When I click on the dropdown arrow on the “present” button, there is no option to change it to edit mode. the same thing is happening for rainbow bears sorting and ten frames google slides – this is on the initial opening of the files,
Any thoughts or ideas?
Thanks,
-Becky Suhre
Bonnie Pelc says
When the activity is opened initially in the web browser it is showing you a preview of the activity and you will not be able to interact with it yet. If you close out your web browser and go to the Google Slides website, or open the Google Slides app on your iPad you will be able to access the activity that way and it will open in “edit” mode. For some visuals and more detailed instructions check out our Google Slides Tutorials found on our Digital Resources page!
Virginia Alegria says
I would love to use this with my low kinder students and I know another teacher who would love to use it with her Pre-K students. I really appreciate your letting us use them in a secure environment however our district will only allows the use of At-Home Learning activities with the heading Monthdate.K.ELAR-Title for our Seesaw assignments. I do not want to violate copyright so if this a problem I will not use it this year and will only use it next when I can have my student use it in class without the At-Home Learning designation. Thank you for all that you are doing. I love your activities.
Kim Staten says
You are welcome to change the title for your students, but it needs to be ONLY shared with your students and not publicly.
Lindsey Ballard says
I am having trouble with finding the activities in seesaw. i click on the seesaw link and it opens my seesaw activity library, but the activity is not there. I love your activities and know that my kids and parents would enjoy them. Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
thanks for everything you do and all the support you extend during these crazy times!!
Bonnie Pelc says
When you click on the Seesaw link it should open Seesaw and give you an option in a blue box you can click on that says “Save Activity”. This should add it to your library. You may also first want to make sure you are signed into Seesaw on your iPad app or on the website if you are using a computer!
Deborah says
Thank you so much for all the wonderful ideas and printables you make. I love them.
Melissa Taylor says
Just wanted to double check that you are okay with these activities being posted on google classroom for student use as long as we make a copy. I don’t want to violate copyrights! Thanks
Kim Staten says
Yes, absolutely. You are just not allowed to post the activity directly on a public site.
pamela peterson says
thank you
Bana Ramahi says
I can’t open the google slides. Every time I click on them the screen doesn’t change.
Bonnie Pelc says
When the activity is opened in the web browser it is showing you a preview of the activity. If you close out your web browser and go to the Google Slides website, or open the Google Slides app on your iPad you will be able to access the activity that way and it will open in “edit” mode. For some visuals and more detailed instructions check out our Google Slides Tutorials found on our Digital Resources page!
Sandy Jones says
Thank you
Jessica says
Hello, I would love to download these great resources, however, when I click on the “get activity” box, I only get the printables. I would love some help.
Bonnie Pelc says
The printable you are seeing is just a preview of the activity. If you close out your web browser and go to the Google Slides website, or open the Google Slides app on your iPad you will be able to access the activity that way. For some visuals and more detailed instructions check out our Google Slides Tutorials found on our Digital Resources page!
Cindy Reed Hamilton says
Thank you!
Dee says
I really ❤️ your google slides. The kids love them to. What’s the difference between google slides and seesaws Thank You for the freebie. That are great since school is close.
Kim Staten says
Google Slides and Seesaw are different platforms. To use Seesaw, you need to have a Seesaw account.
Sachree says
Hi every time I try to download the Google slide file it asks me to enter my email to get the printable and there is no link to get the Google slides format. Can you please tell me what I am doin wrong. Thank you
Kim Staten says
Yes, you do need to enter your e-mail each time simply because the activities are delivered via e-mail. The Google Slides version is on the 2nd page of your download. Hope that helps!