Unicorn Beginning Sounds Task Cards Alphabet Activity
These unicorn beginning sounds task cards are super simple to prep and give students lots of practice with letter recognition and letter sounds! Add them to your preschool or kindergarten alphabet stations for fun and learning this school year.
Adorable Unicorn Beginning Sounds Task Cards
Task cards are a fantastic addition to the classroom because they are straightforward to prep and easy to store and utilize. They also provide lots of fun, hands-on practice with essential phonics skills your students are working on.
These free printable unicorn-theme task cards have three images on each card. Each picture starts with the same letter. Kids will determine which letter the pictures begin with and clip or cover the letter. They have three letters to choose from.
Essential Literacy Skills
Learning the sounds of each letter and isolating them in words are essential skills for learning to read.
Task cards like this are a simple way to practice these critical phonemic awareness skills. Not only do students get extra practice with these skills, but they get to do so in a hands-on and engaging way.
How to Set up the Unicorn Task Cards
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Supplies Needed:
- Unicorn Beginning Sounds Task Cards (button to get them at the bottom of this post)
- Mini clothespins, paper clips, mini erasers, or snap cubes
- Scissors to cut out the cards
Directions:
- Print the unicorn cards.
- Cut the cards apart.
- Laminate the cards for durability.
- Gather manipulatives.
- Store the entire activity in a large baggie or these task card boxes.
You can make this activity self-checking by drawing a small dot or placing a small sticker on the back of the card to mark the correct answer.
Hands-on Letter Practice for Kids
The kids will enjoy engaging with letters and practicing letter sounds in isolation while using this hands-on phonics activity.
If you aren’t sure when to use them during your day, try some of these ideas:
- Morning soft start routines
- Literacy centers
- Early finishers
- Tutoring resource
- Small group activity
- Homeschool
These unicorn alphabet beginning sounds task cards are fun, easy to prep, and have many educational benefits. They’re the perfect activity when you are between seasons or need a filler between holidays!
Fun Books to Read with the Task Cards
Here’s a list of 5 unicorn-themed books that are perfect for students working on beginning sounds:
“Uni the Unicorn” by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
This heartwarming story about a unicorn who believes in little girls is a great pick. Use it to explore beginning sounds like “u” for “Uni,” “u” for “unicorn,” and “h” for “hoof.”
“How to Catch a Unicorn” by Adam Wallace
It’s a fun and colorful book about trying to outsmart a unicorn! Highlight beginning sounds like “u” for “unicorn” and “t” for “trap.”
“Thelma the Unicorn” by Aaron Blabey
Thelma’s story of becoming a unicorn focuses on self-acceptance. Use this book to emphasize beginning sounds like “u” for “unicorn,” and “p” for “pink.”
“Unicorn Day” by Diana Murray
A joyful celebration of unicorns and friendship! It’s perfect for practicing beginning sounds like “u” for “unicorn,” “d” for “day,” and “f” for “fun.”
“Not Quite Narwhal” by Jessie Sima
While this book blends unicorns and narwhals, it works well for teaching sounds like “n” for “not,” “q” for “quite,” and “u” for “unicorn.”
These books combine magical fun with phonemic awareness, making them ideal for focusing on beginning sounds!
Differentiating the Unicorn Task Cards
Once students have mastered isolating sounds, give them a little challenge. After completing a card, have them write the letter on a sheet of paper to keep a record of the cards they worked on.
Students can use the cards with a partner for added support, and you can even use them in small groups.
Add this fun beginning sounds alphabet activity to your plans for fun and engaging literacy learning this year!
Click the button below to get the Unicorn Beginning Sounds Task Cards and incorporate them into your lesson plans!
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