Post-it Alphabet Hunt (An Easy Movement-Based Literacy Activity for Kids)
- Gina
- May 2
- 2 min read
Need a simple learning activity that gets your kids moving and practicing early literacy skills?
This one is always a hit in our house.
Today’s activity is a Post-it Letter Hunt—a playful, low-prep alphabet game that combines movement, letter recognition, and problem-solving all in one.
It's easy to set-up, can be differentiated so many ways and is fun for all ages!
Why We Love This Literacy Activity
This activity is simple, engaging, and easy to customize based on your child’s skill level.
It checks so many boxes:
✔️ Minimal prep
✔️ Movement-based learning
✔️ Reinforces letter recognition
✔️ Supports early literacy skills
✔️ Keeps kids engaged longer than traditional practice
BIG time bonus: kids genuinely think they’re just playing a game.
Materials:
Post-it notes
Marker
Butcher paper (or any large sheet of paper)
Tape
Step 1: Write letters on Post-its. Write one letter on each sticky note.
You can do:
The full alphabet
Just a few target letters
Letters in your child’s name
Step 2: Create your matching board. On a large piece of butcher paper, write out the alphabet and tape it to a wall or floor. This becomes your matching station.
Step 3: Hide the Post-its around the house. Stick them on doors, furniture, windows, walls—anywhere your kids can safely reach.
Step 4: Search, find, and match. As your child finds each letter, they bring it back and place it on the matching letter on the alphabet chart.
Search. Find. Match. Repeat.
Easy Variations to Grow With Your Child
This activity is endlessly adaptable, which is one reason I love it so much.
For early learners:
Match uppercase to uppercase (A → A)
This is great for early letter recognition.
For more advanced learners:
Match uppercase to lowercase(A → a)
This adds another layer of challenge and supports stronger alphabet knowledge.
Try it with other concepts:
This isn’t just for letters.
You can also do:
Numbers → match 1–10 or beyond
Shapes → circle, square, triangle, rectangle
Colors → match color words or colored Post-its
Sight words for older kids
One setup. Endless possibilities.
What Kids Are Learning Through Play
This simple alphabet game supports:
Letter recognition
Uppercase + lowercase matching
Visual discrimination
Memory skills
Gross motor movement
Problem-solving
Attention + focus
And because they’re up and moving, it often holds attention much longer than seated activities.
Are you looking for more ways to learn letters at home?
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