Alpha-Pockets

Why

What sounds do letters make? Which words begin with which letters? Young children who sort and fill fun Alpha-Pockets with word strips get a boost with reading!


Steps

1. Ready to learn more about the alphabet? Here’s a fun way to figure it out! Ask a grown-up to help you find a fabric shoe bag that has enough pockets for all of the letters.

2. Cover your work area with recycled newspaper. Crayola® Fabric Markers stain clothing and surfaces, CLOSE ADULT SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED. Make the pockets using Fabric Markers. Label each pocket with one of the 26 upper- and lower-case letters. Draw a picture on each pocket of something that begins with that letter. Highlight your art with Crayola Glitter Glue. Air-dry the pockets.

3. Fill the pockets! Cut recycled file folders into strips with Crayola Scissors. Write words and draw pictures on each one. Sort the cards into your Alpha-Pockets. Make it a game to sort the cards as quickly as you can. As you learn more words, create more cards. Put objects into matching pockets, too. Where would your Teddy Bear go?

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

Related Crafts

Crafts

 

Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Fabric Markers
  • Glitter Glue
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper
  • recycled file folders
  • fabric shoe bag
  • painting shirt

Where & When

"Kids are constantly asking to add new words and items to their Alpha-Pockets. What a great idea!"
Aleko J., preschool parent volunteer.

"Our playgroup had an alphabet book swap. There are so many wonderful ABC books!"
Nyssa B., mother of 5-year-old triplets.


Interesting Info

The letter E has the highest frequency of use in the English language. S is the letter that appears the most in initials.