This letter a student activity page phonics learning printable is great for preschool children. Use this language resource to create hands-on learning-to-read activities for your students, /a/ phoneme, and letter of the week activities.
This phonics activity page features the letter a, it’s a handy resource for students in your classroom who are learning to identify letters and sounds.

Phonics activities are an excellent tool for children’s reading skills development. They concentrate on building the connection between spoken and written language. Phonics activities help children learn how to sound out letters and create words. These activities also help improve their pronunciation and spelling, in turn, boosting their confidence and curiosity to read more. Phonics activities enable children to read and spell words accurately, efficiently, and independently. They also make reading materials and books more accessible and enjoyable for children. Furthermore, phonics activities enhance children’s overall language proficiency, leading to improved communication and academic performance.
As an AI language model, I have no capability to present Montessori green sandpaper letters to a child in person. However, you, as a caregiver or teacher, can follow these steps to present them:
- Start by introducing the child to the letters of the alphabet using a visual aid such as alphabet flashcards or a picture book.
- Once the child is familiar with the letters of the alphabet, introduce the sandpaper letters. Show them how to trace the letters with their fingers, saying the name of the letter as they trace it.
- Then, have the child practice tracing the letters on their own, encouraging them to say the name of the letter as they do so. Repeat this activity with different letters until the child is comfortable with them.
- Once the child is familiar with the letters, you can introduce them to letter sounds. Have the child trace the sandpaper letter and say the sound it makes. For example, “A” makes the “ah” sound.
- Continue the activity with different letters and their corresponding sounds, gradually building the child’s knowledge of phonetics and letter-sound relationships.
Overall, the key to presenting Montessori green sandpaper letters successfully is to make it a fun and interactive experience for the child. Ensure that they are engaged and actively participating, and provide positive feedback and encouragement as they learn.
The Montessori method is a child-centered, activity-based approach that encourages children to learn through hands-on exploration and discovery.
Here are some tips for teaching a child to read using the Montessori method:
- Focus on letter sounds: In Montessori, children learn the sounds of letters before learning their names. Start by introducing the child to the sound of one letter, like “m,” and having them feel the letter shape and saying its sound out loud.
- Use sandpaper letters: Print or buy sandpaper letters and let your child trace them with their fingers to learn the shape and sound. Once they learn each letter, you can use the sandpaper letters to make simple words for them to read.
- Build words with moveable letters: Give your child a set of moveable letters and let them build simple words like “cat” or “dog.” Encourage them to say the sounds of each letter as they place it down.
- Read aloud to your child: Reading aloud to your child is an important part of the Montessori approach. Choose books with simple words and lots of pictures to help your child make connections between the words and the images.
- Encourage exploration: Allow your child to explore books on their own and ask questions about the story or illustrations. Encourage them to look for specific letters or sounds in the text.
- Be patient: Remember that every child learns at their own pace. Be patient and supportive as your child learns to read. Celebrate their progress and successes along the way.
By using these tips and following the Montessori approach, you can help your child learn to read while building a love of learning and exploration.
Letter a activity sheet
Age: Preschool ages 2.5 – 5 years
Subjects and uses in the classroom: Phonics, Sandpaper Letter Extensions, Language Centers, Fine motor, Prereading
How to use this resource:
This activity page contains many fun, quick, and engaging hands-on exercises. Children are prompted to practice letter formation, and ASL language, identify words that begin with the sound, color, trace, and identify the letter. The poster also has a visual demonstration of the pronunciation. The complementary sheet also contains images and labels for additional matching work and cutting exercise strips with the letter a.

Print on cardstock and laminate if you wish to reuse it, or print a black and white version for each student to complete. Gather pencils, crayons, pegs or counters, scissors, play dough, or some loose parts for children to build the letter a.
Present the letter and invite the child to say the sound correctly following the prompt, practice the letter in sign language, trace or build the letter, color, match the picture to the picture and the word to the word, trace it, clip pegs onto correct boxes, and practice cutting.

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