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Alphabet Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Game| Fall Acorn | Letter Recognition Activity

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This fall alphabet hide and seek game turns everyday letter recognition practice into an engaging squirrel-and-acorn guessing game that kids absolutely love.



Students search for playful squirrels hidden behind acorn alphabet cards as they guess, reveal, and record letters during this interactive alphabet pocket chart game.


As children play, they strengthen uppercase letter recognition and lowercase letter recognition through repetition, movement, and purposeful talk… all without it feeling like worksheet work.


Perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten classrooms, this fall alphabet hide and seek game keeps learners engaged while delivering meaningful, developmentally appropriate literacy practice.


It works beautifully for circle time, small groups, literacy centers, early finishers, and speech therapy sessions.



The Fall Leaves Alphabet Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Cards are also included in the Alphabet Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Cards ENDLESS Bundle.

 



Alphabet Hide & Seek Game for Uppercase and Lowercase Letter Recognition



This fall-themed alphabet hide and seek game is designed to support both uppercase letter recognition and lowercase letter recognition in a playful, low-pressure format that works for a wide range of learners.


Students practice identifying letters, naming letters aloud, and visually discriminating between similar letters as they hunt for squirrels hiding behind acorn alphabet cards.


Because you control how many letters are used at one time, this letter recognition activity easily adapts for beginners who are just starting with the alphabet and for students ready to work with more letters or even the full alphabet.


The combination of guessing, movement, repetition, and excitement makes this alphabet hide and seek pocket chart game especially effective for hands-on learners who need active engagement to stay focused.


What’s Included in This Fall Alphabet Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Game



Everything in this resource is designed to support alphabet learning with a cozy fall acorn and squirrel theme:

  • Uppercase alphabet acorn cards in color
  • Lowercase alphabet acorn cards in color
  • Uppercase alphabet acorn cards in black and white
  • Lowercase alphabet acorn cards in black and white
  • Squirrel picture cards for hiding behind letters
  • Differentiated recording pages for uppercase and lowercase letter recognition
  • Simple teacher instructions with prep and play tips

All alphabet cards fit inside a standard pocket chart and can also be used on a table or the floor for flexible literacy activities.


`Alphabet and Letter Recognition Skills Practiced with This Fall Game



This alphabet hide and seek game targets essential early literacy skills by combining movement, play, and repetition in a way that makes letter recognition stick.


Instead of drilling letters on worksheets, students actively engage with the alphabet while searching for hidden squirrels and verbally identifying letters.


Primary Alphabet and Letter Recognition Skills: 

  • Alphabet knowledge
  • Uppercase letter recognition
  • Lowercase letter recognition
  • Letter naming and oral language development
  • Visual discrimination between similar letters
  • Handwriting practice using recording pages

These focused alphabet skills help students build a strong foundation for reading readiness while keeping learning playful, interactive, and developmentally appropriate.


Additional Learning Skills: 

  • Turn-taking and cooperative play
  • Memory and problem-solving
  • Fine motor skills through flipping cards and writing
  • Confidence and independence during literacy activities

These extra layers of learning make this fall alphabet hide and seek activity especially valuable for young learners who benefit from hands-on practice, social interaction, and confidence-building success.


How to Play This Fall Alphabet Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Game



This fall-themed alphabet game is intentionally simple to set up and play, making it easy to use during busy classroom days while still delivering high-impact letter recognition practice.

  1. Place the alphabet acorn cards into a pocket chart, on a table, or on the floor so all letters are visible.
  2. Choose how many letters to use. Start with 3 to 5 letters for early learners and increase as students gain confidence.
  3. Have one student hide 1 to 8 squirrel cards behind the alphabet cards while others close their eyes.
  4. Students take turns guessing which letters are hiding the squirrels. Encourage them to say the letter name with each guess.
  5. Reveal the card after each guess to check for the squirrel.
  6. Use the recording pages to cross off guessed letters and write the correct letters in the boxes below.

This predictable structure allows students to focus on alphabet recognition, builds excitement with each round, and makes the activity easy to repeat throughout the week with minimal prep.


Where to Use This Fall Alphabet Hide & Seek Game



This fall alphabet letter recognition activity fits seamlessly into a wide variety of instructional settings and quickly becomes a go-to literacy favorite.

  • Literacy centers
  • Small group reading instruction
  • Whole-group circle time alphabet games
  • Homeschool alphabet lessons
  • Speech therapy sessions
  • Informal alphabet assessments
  • Early finishers
  • Rainy day or indoor activities

Because the game is easy to adjust for skill level, it works beautifully for differentiated instruction while supporting students as they grow in uppercase and lowercase letter recognition.


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
RF.K.3a Demonstrate basic letter-sound correspondences


Check out what other educators are saying:



⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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 cozy fall fun into your literacy routine with this Alphabet Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Game.


It’s a hands-on, fall acorn and squirrel-themed way to strengthen letter recognition, uppercase letter recognition, lowercase letter recognition, handwriting, and oral language skills while keeping kids fully engaged and excited about learning the alphabet.






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Alphabet Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Game| Fall Acorn | Letter Recognition Activity

$2.00