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Afterschool Resources section to learn more. Uh-Oh! Alphabet
Game Reading books is a great way for children to learn letters
and their sounds, but variety truly is the spice of life. If
you’re interested in adding some spice to the ABCs, try the Uh-
Oh! Alphabet Game. This pick-a-card game makes practicing the
alphabet fun. - Print the Uh-Oh! cards on printable colored card
stock or paper. If you’re using paper, glue the paper to card
stock and wait for it to dry. Cut out the Uh Oh! cards. Place
the cards in a bag. - Take turns drawing out a card. Whoever
draws a card must name the letter. If the child is just learning
to identify and sound out letters, he or she can then say what
sound the letter makes. Children who already know their letters
can say the letter, its sound, and a word that starts with that
letter. For those