Letter Hunt & Match
A hands-on way to introduce letters and sounds through matching, sorting and posting. It makes early literacy playful while also strengthening fine motor skills.
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What do you do:
Begin with two or three letter pots.
Place the matching lids nearby.
Encourage your child to find which lid belongs to each pot.
Say the letter and its sound naturally as they match.
Add the small objects for posting and sorting.
Gradually introduce more letters as confidence develops.
What's Needed:
Letter-labelled pots
Matching letter lids
Small colourful objects
Tray or low activity surface
How to Adapt
For younger children: Start with just two letters and focus on matching and posting.
For older children: Introduce more letters, uppercase and lowercase matching or beginning sounds.
Extend the play: Use the letters from your child’s name or find objects beginning with each sound.
Benefits of the Activity
Letter recognition – introduces letter shapes naturally.
Phonics awareness – begins connecting letters with sounds.
Fine motor skills – strengthens grasp and controlled placement.
Matching – develops visual discrimination.
Memory – encourages children to remember familiar letters..
