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Alphabet Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Game | Fall Hay and Crows | Letter Recognition

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This fall alphabet hide and seek game turns everyday letter recognition practice into an exciting guessing game that keeps kids locked in and begging for “one more round.”

Students search for sneaky crows hiding behind haystack 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 wrapped up in a cozy fall theme that feels more like play than work.

Perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten classrooms, this alphabet hide and seek game delivers meaningful literacy practice while keeping engagement high.

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

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

 



Alphabet Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Game | Fall Hay and Crows | Letter Recognition


This fall-themed alphabet 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 hidden crows behind haystack alphabet cards.

Because you control how many letters are used at one time, this letter recognition activity is easy to differentiate. Start with just a few letters for beginners or increase the challenge by using more letters or the full alphabet.

The mix 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 fun fall hay and crows theme:

  • Uppercase alphabet hay cards in color
  • Lowercase alphabet hay cards in color
  • Uppercase alphabet hay cards in black and white
  • Lowercase alphabet hay cards in black and white
  • Crow picture cards for hiding behind letters
  • Differentiated recording pages for uppercase and lowercase letter recognition
  • Simple teacher instructions with easy prep 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 Fall Game


This alphabet hide and seek game builds strong letter recognition skills by combining movement, play, and repetition in a way that sticks.

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

Primary Alphabet and Letter Recognition Skills:

  • Alphabet knowledge
  • Uppercase letter recognition
  • Lowercase letter recognition
  • Letter naming and expressive language
  • Visual discrimination between similar letters
  • Handwriting practice using recording pages
These skills help students build a solid foundation for reading readiness while keeping learning playful 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

How to Play This Alphabet Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Game


This fall alphabet game is intentionally simple to prep and play, making it perfect for busy classroom days.
  1. Place the alphabet hay 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 confidence grows.
  3. Have one student hide 1 to 8 crow cards behind the alphabet cards while others close their eyes.
  4. Students take turns guessing which letters are hiding the crows. Say the letter name with each guess.
  5. Reveal the card to check for the crow.
  6. Use the recording pages to cross off guessed letters and write the correct letters below.
The predictable structure builds confidence, supports letter recognition, and makes the game easy to repeat all week with minimal prep.


Where to Use This Fall Alphabet Hide & Seek Game


This fall-themed letter recognition activity fits seamlessly into a wide variety of instructional settings:

  • Literacy centers
  • Small group instruction
  • Whole-group circle time
  • Homeschool alphabet lessons
  • Speech therapy sessions
  • Informal alphabet assessments
  • Early finishers
  • Rainy day or indoor fun
The flexible design makes this a go-to alphabet game for differentiated instruction and mixed-ability groups.


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-themed way to strengthen alphabet skills, letter recognition, uppercase letter recognition, lowercase letter recognition, and handwriting practice while keeping kids fully engaged and excited about learning. 🍂🐦




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Alphabet Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Game | Fall Hay and Crows | Letter Recognition

$2.00