Looking for a low-prep, high-engagement way to practice beginning sounds this spring? This free Spring Bunny Beginning Sounds Letter Match is a sweet addition to any pre-K or kindergarten literacy center, and it covers the full alphabet from A to Z!
Each card features an adorable Easter basket and a picture that begins with the matching letter sound. Learners simply match the picture card to the correct bunny letter card. It’s hands-on, self-checking, and genuinely fun.
What’s included in this free Beginning Sounds Letter Match set?
This printable includes 26 picture cards (one per letter) plus 26 letter cards with a sweet spring bunny graphic. Here’s a quick peek at the pictures used for each letter:
- A — airplane
- B — bee
- C — cat
- D — dinosaur
- E — eagle
- F — fish
- G — ghost
- H — hat
- I — iguana
- J — jellyfish
- K — koala
- L — lion
- M — monkey
- N — necklace
- O — owl
- P — pig
- Q — queen
- R — rabbit
- S — sun
- T — teapot
- U — unicorn
- V — volcano
- W — whale
- X — xylophone
- Y — yarn
- Z — zebra
Why learners love this beginning sounds letter match activity
The bright, cartoon-style images are instantly engaging, especially the colorful polka-dot Easter baskets on every card. Because the pictures are clear and consistent, learners can work through the matching activity independently or with a partner, making it ideal for center rotations.
The beginning sounds used are phonetically clear and kid-friendly, no tricky digraphs or blends to confuse early learners.
How to use this beginning sounds letter match in your classroom or home
Literacy centers
Print, laminate, and add to your spring literacy center bin. Learners match each picture card to the correct letter card. Works beautifully as a 2-player game too, one learner holds the letter cards while the other draws picture cards and calls out the sound.
Small group instruction
Use a subset of cards (5–8 letters at a time) during guided reading groups to target specific beginning sounds your students are working on.
Whole-group warm-up
Display a picture card on your document camera and invite learners to call out the beginning sound before revealing the matching letter card. A quick and lively 5-minute warm-up!
Take-home practice
Print a set on cardstock and send home in a zip bag for at-home review. Parents love a game they can play at the kitchen table.
Skills this activity supports
- Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase)
- Phonemic awareness — isolating beginning sounds
- Sound-to-symbol correspondence
- Vocabulary development through picture identification
- Fine motor skills (sorting and handling cards)
Printing tips
- Print on cardstock for durability
- Laminate for reuse across the school year
- Use a paper cutter rather than scissors for cleaner edges
- Store cards in a zip bag, library pocket, or small photo box
- A color printer is recommended as the images are designed to be bright and engaging in full color
Who is this beginning sounds letter match activity for?
This activity is best suited for:
- Pre-K and kindergarten students who are learning letter sounds for the first time
- Early first graders who need a review or intervention activity
- Homeschool families looking for a fun spring-themed phonics game
- Special education classrooms working on foundational literacy skills
How to download your free set
This Spring Bunny Beginning Sounds Letter Match is completely free! Just click the button below, download the PDF, and print at home or at school.
Looking for More Spring Activities?
If your learners loved this beginning sounds activity, you’ll find even more Spring resources in the Laughing & Learning shop! From printable worksheets to hands-on literacy and math activities, there’s something for every learner.
If you use this in your classroom or at home, I’d love to hear how it went! Drop a comment below or tag me on Instagram. 🌸