Download free Alphabet Chip + Swipe cards! Students match beginning sounds using magnetic chips and wands—includes “I Can” card and response sheet.
This free download includes an engaging, hands-on alphabet activity where students identify beginning sounds using chip + swipe cards. Designed to pair with the hand2mind magnetic wands and alphabet letter chips, this activity builds sound-symbol awareness in a fun, interactive way.
Students choose a card, identify each picture, and place the matching letter chip on top. Then, using a magnetic wand, they swipe away the chips to check their work or prepare for the next round.
Perfect for phonics centers or small-group instruction, this freebie includes:
12 beginning sound chip + swipe cards
“I Can” instruction card for independent use
Optional student recording sheet
Use this activity to build engagement, reinforce early phonics skills, and support fine motor development with a multisensory approach.
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Tara West
Teacher-Author
Tara West is a dedicated educator and the founder of Little Minds at Work, an educational platform designed to provide teachers with creative and engaging resources for early childhood education. With a focus on developing innovative lesson plans, classroom strategies, and activities, Tara brings her passion for teaching to life, empowering teachers to foster meaningful learning experiences for their students.
