Here’s an engaging way to help preschoolers learn beginning letter sounds. These Rainbow Letter Sound Puzzles are a hands-on activity perfect for your Literacy Center or small group learning time. Children will match two pictures with the same beginning sound to complete each puzzle. This activity is perfect for a Rainbow theme or St. Patrick’s Day theme, or they can be used any time of year.
How to Play: Rainbow Letter Sound Puzzles
Each puzzle has a colorful rainbow with two pictures with the same beginning sound. Children will match the two puzzle pieces by the first sound in each word. For example:
- A – Apple and Alligator
- B – Bee and Boat
- C – Carrot and Cow
This activity helps preschoolers develop phonemic awareness, an essential skill for early reading success!
Easy Prep
This activity is simple to put together.
- Print & Laminate – Print the puzzles and laminate for durability.
- Cut Apart – Cut along the puzzle lines to create separate pieces.
- Play & Learn – Set them up in a literacy center or use them in small groups.
Ideas for Using These Puzzles in the Classroom
- Independent Literacy Center: Place the puzzle pieces in a center for kids to explore.
- Small Group Phonics Practice: Work together to identify beginning sounds.
- Morning Tubs or Early Finishers: A quick, no-prep option for extra learning.
Download Rainbow Letter Sound Puzzles
Download: Free Rainbow Puzzles
Download the Rainbow Letter Sound Puzzles and add a colorful, phonics-filled activity to your preschool classroom!
You’ll also love the Alphabet Links printable:
This activity combines Letter Sound learning with Fine Motor skills! Children use link manipulatives to connect the letter sound picture cards.
>> Find Alphabet Links here.
