Picnic Alphabet Mats

Are you looking for some fun summer letter resources? Then, grab these Picnic Alphabet Mats!

Your preschoolers and kindergarteners will work on learning the ABC’s with outdoor-themed activity.

From identifying to forming capital and lowercase letters, this resource will keep your kids learning all summer long.

With just a few supplies, this low-prep letter formation activity can be used independently in any summer school, camp, or home.

For even more fun, head outdoors with this resource, some books that celebrate getting outside, and your favorite picnic lunch.

Getting Ready To Use The Picnic Letter Mats:

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What’s Included:

• 26 Capital and Lowercase Letter Picnic Mats

What Else Is Needed:

• White Card Stock
• Laminator
• Laminating Sheets
• Dry Erase Marker
• Plastic Toy Ants (optional)

To get this letter formation activity ready for your kids, fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

After the resource is emailed to you, download and print the mats on white card stock.

Next, laminate the printables and cut the mats apart. (There are two per piece of paper.)

Instead of laminating the printables, you can also place the mats in dry erase pockets.

How to Use the Picnic Letter Recognition Activity:

For this letter formation activity, your kids will first select a mat and identify the capital and lowercase letters on it.

They will then use a dry erase marker to trace over the dotted lines and write the letters.

Your pre-writers can also work on forming the letters using small manipulatives such as plastic ants to go along with the picnic theme.

These Picnic Alphabet Mats are a fun way for your preschoolers and kindergarteners to practice forming capital and lowercase letters this summer!

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More Picnic Literacy Activities for Kids:

If you are looking for more picnic-themed activities, read these picture books and try these literacy resources.

Picnic Books For Kids:

The Bears’ Picnic by Stan and Jan Berenstain 

We’re Going on a Picnic! by Pat Hutchins

Picnic!: A Day in the Park by Joan Holub

Picnic Literacy Activities For Kids:

Watermelon Alphabet Sensory Bin

Watermelon Letter Find Worksheets

Picnic Alphabet Sensory Bin

You May Also Like The Get Ready to Read Summer Camp:

Do you want to prepare your preschoolers for the upcoming school year?

Or, have your kindergarteners review concepts to prevent the summer slide?

This month-long bundle of engaging and educational activities will keep your kids learning this summer.

Click on the picture below to learn more about the “Get Ready to Read Summer Camp.”

Download the Picnic Letter Formation Activity:

To get these picnic alphabet mats emailed to you, fill out the form below with your name and email address.