This baseball-themed letter recognition game turns alphabet practice into an interactive hide and seek activity where students search for hidden baseballs behind alphabet glove cards.
As children guess, reveal, and record letters, they build strong uppercase letter recognition and lowercase letter recognition skills while staying actively engaged and motivated.
Perfect for literacy instruction throughout the year, this alphabet hide and seek game keeps students focused, participating, and excited while still delivering meaningful alphabet and handwriting practice.
It works beautifully for circle time, small groups, literacy centers, and early finishers.
Baseball Alphabet Hide & Seek Game for Uppercase and Lowercase Letter Recognition
This sports-themed alphabet game is designed to support both uppercase and lowercase letter recognition in a playful, low-pressure way that feels like a game instead of work.
Students practice identifying letters, naming letters aloud, and visually discriminating between similar letters as they hunt for hidden baseballs behind the glove cards.
Because you control how many letters are in play, this activity easily adapts for beginners who are just starting alphabet recognition and for students who are ready to work with the full alphabet.
The combination of movement, guessing, repetition, and visual supports makes this letter recognition activity especially effective for young learners who benefit from hands-on and interactive learning experiences.
What’s Included in This Baseball Alphabet Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Game
Everything in this resource supports alphabet learning with a fun baseball and sports theme:
Uppercase alphabet glove cards in color
Lowercase alphabet glove cards in color
Uppercase alphabet glove cards in black and white
Lowercase alphabet glove cards in black and white
Baseball hiding cards to place behind the alphabet gloves
Differentiated recording pages for uppercase letter recognition and lowercase letter recognition
Simple teacher instructions with clear setup and play tips
All alphabet cards fit inside a standard pocket chart and can also be used on a table or floor for flexible literacy activities.
Alphabet and Letter Recognition Skills Practiced with This Baseball Game
This baseball-themed alphabet hide and seek pocket chart game builds strong letter recognition skills by combining visual supports, movement, and repeated exposure to letters in a way that feels playful and low pressure for young learners.
Primary Letter Recognition and Alphabet Skills:
Uppercase letter recognition
Lowercase letter recognition
Alphabet knowledge and letter naming
Visual discrimination between similar letters
Early phonics support when letters are named aloud
Handwriting practice using recording pages
Additional Learning Skills:
Turn-taking and cooperative play
Memory and problem-solving
Fine motor development through flipping cards and writing
Confidence and independence during literacy practice
Because students are actively guessing, revealing, and recording letters, this alphabet game strengthens foundational literacy skills while keeping engagement high and frustration low.
How to Play This Baseball Alphabet Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Game
This alphabet hide and seek game is quick to set up, easy to explain, and flexible enough to use with a wide range of skill levels, making it ideal for busy classroom and homeschool schedules.
Place the alphabet glove cards into a pocket chart, on a table, or on the floor so all letters are visible.
Choose how many letters to use. Start with 3 to 5 letters for early learners and increase the number as confidence grows.
Have one student hide 1 to 8 baseball cards behind the alphabet gloves while others close their eyes.
Students take turns guessing which letters are hiding the baseballs. Encourage them to say the letter name with each guess.
Reveal the card after each guess to check for the baseball.
Use the recording pages to cross off guessed letters and write the correct letters in the boxes below.
This simple, repeatable format allows students to practice letter recognition, alphabet knowledge, and handwriting skills again and again without the activity ever feeling stale.
Where to Use This Baseball Alphabet Hide & Seek Game
This baseball-themed letter recognition activity is designed to fit seamlessly into a variety of learning environments while supporting both structured instruction and playful practice.
Literacy centers
Small group instruction
Whole-group circle time alphabet games
Homeschool literacy lessons
Speech therapy sessions
Informal alphabet assessments
Early finishers
Rainy day or indoor movement breaks
With built-in differentiation and flexible setup options, this alphabet game works well for diverse learners and adapts easily to changing classroom needs throughout the year.
Alphabet and Letter Recognition Standards Alignment
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
K.2.C Identify upper- and lowercase letters
K.2.E Identify and match letters to sounds
K.1.E Develop vocabulary by naming common objects
Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL):
K.4 Identify, say, and write uppercase and lowercase letters
K.7a Recognize and name letters of the alphabet
K.7b Match consonant sounds to letters
Common Core State Standards (ELA):
RF.K.1d Recognize and name all uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sandra C. (TPT Seller) wrote, “GREAT way for students to interact with letters in a fun and engaging way! We use this for both whole group instruction as well as adding this to my workstation rotation.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alyssa K. wrote, “My preschool students love using this learning activity to find the surprise hidden behind the letters as they are beginning to recognize letters and sounds. It is nice to be able to use specific letters of focus to differentiate for a variety of student's needs. Thank you.”
Bring a fun sports theme into your literacy routine with this Alphabet Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Game.
It’s a hands-on, engaging way to strengthen letter recognition, uppercase letter recognition, lowercase letter recognition, and handwriting skills while keeping kids excited about learning the alphabet.
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