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Alphablocks Letter Play: Fun Early Reading Activities for PreK–2

Meet the Alphablocks — 26 living letters who discover that when they hold hands to make a word, something magical happens. Celebrated for its innovative approach to teaching reading, Alphablocks makes learning joyful, active, and engaging for early learners. This free collection of Alphablocks worksheets brings that magic to life at home or in the classroom, with Alphablocks letter cards kids can use to build words, alphabet finger puppets, and playful worksheets that teach letter sounds.

Watch full episodes of the award-winning show for kids ages 3–6 on the official Alphablocks YouTube channel!

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Got Science?: Why Your Voice Sounds Different in the Shower

In Why Your Voice Sounds Different in the Shower, host Harith Iskander explains why singing in the shower often sounds better than you might think. This happens because bathrooms have special acoustics. The smooth, hard surfaces like tiles and mirrors reflect sound waves back to you, making your voice sound louder and clearer. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.

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Jungle Sounds From Dawn to Dusk

In Jungle Sounds From Dawn to Dusk, narrator Sir David Attenborough teaches about Siamang gibbon calls. The calls can be heard over a mile away. In the early morning the forest’s chorus is particularly rich because cool air enables sound to travel faster. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.

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More Alphablocks Word Magic With the 'ch' and 'sh' Sounds

Write and say the sounds then blend them to make words.

  • ch-i-p
  • chi-i-n
  • ch-a-t
  • ch-i-ck
  • sh-i-p
  • sh-i-n
  • sh-o-p
  • sh-e-d
  • f-i-sh

Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!

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More Alphablocks Word Magic With the 'ai' and 'ee' Sounds

Pop on the tiles, say the sounds, and blend them to make words. Write the ai and ee sounds. Fantastic! Now, can you see any words that rhyme?

Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!

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Alphablocks Word Magic Super Bundle

Make early reading feel magical with this Alphablocks Word Magic printable bundle! Designed with busy teachers and families in mind, these pages offer simple, joyful practice that helps young readers build confidence one word at a time. Students can trace letters to complete each word or use their letter tiles to build it themselves — an effective way to strengthen phonics understanding through both writing and hands-on play.

This “Word Magic” pack includes engaging practice with:

  • Hard “c” words to help students recognize how the letter c can change its sound.

  • Words with the “ear” sound, giving readers experience with trickier vowel teams.

  • “ch” and “sh” digraphs, perfect for boosting early decoding skills.

  • “ai” and “ee” vowel patterns, supporting growing readers as they learn long-vowel spellings.

  • Ending blends like nd, nt, and mp for stronger blending and spelling accuracy.

These worksheets are perfect for small-group instruction, literacy centers, morning work, tutoring, or home reading practice. They’re easy to use, fun to repeat, and help students feel proud of the words they can read and make.

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Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!