Knowledge of the alphabet is essential to beginning reading. This activity is a way to reinforce these skills with young children in a fun way. The student will say the letter and something that begins with that sound to their neighbor.
Children sit in a circle.
Have them identify the letter as they draw it out of the hat and think of something that begins with that sound. Place letters on the floor and stand up. Play a musical march and children march around the circle until the music stops. When the music stops the children sit down by a new letter and repeat the above procedure. You can spot check to save time and have kids help each other if they don't know the letter.