Letter A Activities, Video & Learning Guide for Kids | Show and Tell Letter
Looking for fun and engaging letter A activities for kids? You’re in the right place! This guide is packed with videos, printables, and hands-on ideas to help preschool and kindergarten children learn the letter A through movement, songs, and crafts. Whether you’re a parent or teacher, these simple yet powerful activities will keep young learners excited and focused.
๐ What is the Letter A?
The letter A is the very first letter in the English alphabet. It has two common sounds:
- Short A (/รฆ/): as in apple, ant, alligator
- Long A (/eษช/): as in ape, angel, acorn
A is a vowel, which means it’s used in many important words.
๐ฌ Watch the Letter A Video
Learn the letter A with fun songs and animations. Click below to watch!
๐ Meet the Nemie A l Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs
๐ฃ๏ธ How to Pronounce the Letter A
Hereโs how you can say the letter A:
- Short A: like in ant, cat, apple, hat,astronaut,arrow,anchor
- Long A: like in ace, cake, name, rain
๐ก Ask your child to repeat and practice saying each sound out loud!
๐Show and Tell Letter A | Fun Ideas and Activities for Kids
๐ฅ Video Overview:
This short and fun video introduces the letter A to young learners through bright visuals and a catchy dance routine. Kids will see and hear words that start with the letter Aโlike alligator, ant, and appleโmaking it a perfect addition to any show and tell or alphabet learning activity.
๐ง What Kids Will Learn:
- Recognize the uppercase letter A
- Learn common words starting with A
- Enjoy movement and music for active learning
๐ Perfect for:
- Preschool & Kindergarten teachers
- Homeschooling parents
- Early childhood education
๐ก Tip: After watching, invite your child to bring a real object that starts with “A” for a Show and Tell day!
๐ More fun ideas and letter activities: Visit our Letter A resource page
๐The Letter A Song – Learn the Alphabet
๐The Letter A Song
Hereโs how you can say the letter A:
- Short A: like in alligator, adventure,apples,applesauce,rat cat rap caps
- Long A: like in April, ape, apron, acorns,snake,lake,cake,shape
๐Letter A Alphabet Song for Kids, Let’s Learn About The Alphabet Phonics Song Jack Hartmann
๐”The Letter A Song” by ABCmouse.com
๐ฅ Watch the Letter A Video
Help your child learn how to pronounce the letter A with this animated educational video. Itโs one of the most effective letter A activities for kids, especially visual learners!
๐ Watch on YouTube โ Nemie A | Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs
๐๏ธ Try These Hands-On Letter A Activities
Here are a few more letter A activities for kids that promote creativity and early literacy:
- Trace uppercase and lowercase A with dotted lines
- Color apples, ants, and airplanes
- Match A-word pictures
- Play sound recognition games with A words
For more support, check out Hooked on Phonics โ a trusted reading program for kids.
๐ Words That Start with A
Here are some fun words that begin with the letter A:
| Word | Picture |
|---|---|
| Apple ๐ |  |
| Ant ๐ |  |
| Alligator ๐ |  |
โ๏ธ Craft Ideas for the Letter A
Try these fun activities to help your child remember the letter A:
- Apple Collage: Cut out red circles and glue them on paper to make an apple tree.
- Ant Trail Drawing: Use a marker to draw ants crawling across the page.
- Letter A Coloring: Print and color big letter A pages.
๐จ๏ธ Printable Worksheets
Download and print these activities:
- โ๏ธ Letter A tracing worksheet
- ๐จ Letter A coloring page
- ๐ Find the Letter A worksheet
๐ Download Letter A Worksheets (PDF)
๐ฌ Parent Tips & Comments
๐ก Tip: Sing the letter A song together before bedtime!
๐ Share your child’s favorite โAโ word or picture in the comments below.
We hope you loved these fun and effective letter A activities for kids! Be sure to explore the rest of our AโZ learning series, with videos, worksheets, and creative projects for every letter of the alphabet.
