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Alphabet Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Game | Baseball Sports | Letter Recognition

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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.



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

 



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.

  1. Place the alphabet glove 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 the number as confidence grows.
  3. Have one student hide 1 to 8 baseball cards behind the alphabet gloves while others close their eyes.
  4. Students take turns guessing which letters are hiding the baseballs. Encourage them to say the letter name with each guess.
  5. Reveal the card after each guess to check for the baseball.
  6. 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
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 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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Alphabet Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Game | Baseball Sports | Letter Recognition

$2.00