Letter Scavenger Hunt

Students work together to identify the initial sound of an object or image and go find the matching letter manipulative in the classroom.   

• Observe students to determine when assistance or extension are needed  
• Remind students to listen for the beginning sound in a word by stretching out or segmenting the word  
• Extend learning by inviting students write the letter on their scavenger hunt list before searching for the manipulative 
• Extend by asking students to provide other words that start with that letter sound 

• Letter manipulatives (e.g., large plush alphabet letters, magnetic letters, letter cards, alphabet puzzle pieces, etc.) 
• Image or objects (e.g., picture cards, puzzle pieces, small figurines, etc.)