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Alphabet Dots & Boxes

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Turn alphabet review into a fun, strategic, and hands-on challenge with Alphabet Dots & Boxes! This classroom favorite helps young learners master uppercase and lowercase letters and letter sounds while playing a fun game. Perfect for literacy centers, small groups, or early finisher activities!

⭐ What’s Included

  • 25 total Alphabet Dots & Boxes games boards:

    • 10 lowercase game boards

    • 10 uppercase game boards

    • 5 mixed lower- and uppercase game boards

  • 2 versions of recording sheets to fit your classroom needs

⭐ How to Play

  1. Players use two different color crayons or markers.

  2. Partners take turns drawing horizontal or vertical lines between dots.

  3. The player who draws the fourth line to complete a box says the letter (and/or letter sound).

  4. That player colors the box in their color and records the letter on their sheet.

  5. The player with the most boxes at the end wins!

⭐ Skills & Standards Covered

  • Letter recognition (uppercase & lowercase)

  • Letter-sound correspondence

  • Handwriting

  • Social skills and turn-taking

  • Early phonics and alphabet fluency

⭐ Why Teachers Love It

  • Makes alphabet practice fun, interactive, and student-driven

  • Encourages strategic thinking while reinforcing phonics

  • Perfect for centers or small groups

  • Easy print-and-go setup—no prep required

  • Great for differentiation with lowercase, uppercase, or mixed versions

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Teacher reviews

“A great game to play with students to practice letters and sounds!”
Hannah A.

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