The Letter A Game is the newest way to practice the very first letter of the alphabet, and it feels a lot more like a birthday party than a lesson. Kids tap floating balloons to pop every A they can find, and they cheer when the stars pile up at the end.
If you’ve ever held up a flash card and watched a three-year-old wander off mid-sentence, you know why we built it. Little learners need lots of quick, happy repetitions to lock in a letter, and a game gives them that without a single “one more time, sweetie.”
Below you’ll find how the game works, both gameplay videos, how to play round by round, our favorite reasons to play it with your preschooler, and the letter A worksheets, songs and activities that pair perfectly with it.
- The Letter A Game is a balloon-popping alphabet game for preschoolers, ages 3–5.
- Three rounds: pop the big A, pop the little a, then pop the pictures that start with A.
- A friendly voice reads every direction, so kids who can’t read yet can still play solo.
- Play online on a phone, tablet, Chromebook or computer, with nothing to install.
- Try it free, then play unlimited (plus 6,600+ resources) with a Have Fun Teaching membership.
What is the Letter A Game?
The Letter A Game is an online letter recognition game built for preschool. Colorful balloons drift up from a grassy meadow, and each one carries an uppercase A, a lowercase a, another letter, or a little picture. Your child’s job is simple: pop the right ones.
Right taps burst with a happy pop, and Funzy, our green Have Fun Teaching buddy, cheers them on. Wrong taps just wobble and float away with a gentle “try again,” so nobody feels like they failed. A star score at the end gives kids a reason to hit play one more time.
Plays in any browser
Phone, tablet, Chromebook or computer. No app to install.
Assign it in Classroom
Members send it to students with one class link and see their scores.
Voice directions
Every instruction is read aloud, so pre-readers play on their own.
Stars, sounds & cheers
Cute sound effects and a star score keep kids coming back.
Watch the Letter A Game in action
Want to see it before you hand over the tablet? Here are both gameplay videos from the Have Fun Teaching YouTube channel. The short one is a perfect “this is what we’re about to play” preview for your class.
How to play the Letter A Game
Press play and the game does the teaching. Each round has its own job, and the voice tells your child exactly what to look for before the balloons start rising.
Round 1: Big A
Pop every balloon with an uppercase A. Skip the other capital letters.
Round 2: Little a
Now it’s lowercase. Kids learn that A and a are the same letter wearing different outfits.
Round 3: A pictures
Pop the pictures that start with A, like apple, ant and alligator. Each word is said out loud.
Top reasons to play the Letter A Game with your preschooler
Sure, it’s fun. But there’s real early-reading work hiding inside all that balloon popping. Here’s what it builds.
It sharpens letter recognition
Spotting A among other letters, again and again, trains the eye to notice what makes A look like A.
It connects big A and little a
Separate rounds for uppercase and lowercase help kids see they’re one letter, not two strangers.
It starts the short a sound
Hearing apple, ant and alligator as the pictures pop links the letter to its sound, the first step into phonics.
Non-readers can play solo
Voice directions mean no grown-up has to read the screen. Perfect for centers and quiet time.
Mistakes feel safe
Wrong taps just wobble away with a gentle “try again.” No buzzers, no pressure, no tears.
Kids beg to play again
Stars, sounds and Funzy’s cheers turn practice into something they choose, which means more reps.
That lines up with what reading experts say about early literacy development: knowing letter names and shapes is one of the strongest early predictors of reading success, and it grows through playful, repeated practice.
Teacher tip: take the A hunt off the screen
After a round of the Letter A Game, send your little one on a real-life A hunt. Tick off each thing as you find it around the classroom or house.
Letter A worksheets, songs and games to pair with it
The game is the warm-up. These printables, songs and activities are where the letter A really sticks, from tracing and handwriting to a little story and a catchy song.
Kindergarten · GameLetter A Sound GameThe next step: squirt the targets that start with the short a sound.
K · WorksheetLetter A Tracing WorksheetThree-line guides for capital A and lowercase a, plus picture words.
Pre-K–2 · SongLetter A Song (Animated)The sound, both letter shapes and A words, set to a catchy tune.
K · WorksheetLetter A Handwriting PracticeTrace, then write A and a on their own. Great for fine motor skills.
K · WorksheetAlphabet Stories: Letter AA short letter A story with simple fill-in-the-bubble questions.
K · WorksheetUppercase and Lowercase LettersMatch each big letter to its little partner, just like rounds 1 and 2.
Pre-K–1 · ActivityUppercase Letter MatchingA hands-on ABC center for matching capital letters.
K–2 · ActivityVowel Letter A ActivitySort short and long a sound cards onto the matching crab cards.
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Play unlimited with a membership
Unlimited games. Plus 6,600+ resources.
Try the Letter A Game free. When your preschooler asks for “one more round” (they will), a membership unlocks unlimited play on every Have Fun Teaching game, and the whole library comes with it.
- Unlimited play on the Letter A Game and every new game
- Every printable, song and video, Preschool–6th
- Unlimited downloads, new resources added daily
- Use it with your class or your kids at home
Letter A Game FAQs
What age is the Letter A Game for?
The Letter A Game is made for preschoolers, roughly ages 3 to 5, who are just starting to learn their letters. Kindergartners who need extra letter recognition practice enjoy it too. When your child is ready for more, the Letter A Sound Game moves on to the short a sound.
Is the Letter A Game free?
You can try the Letter A Game free right from its page. A Have Fun Teaching membership unlocks unlimited play on every game, plus 6,600+ printables, songs and videos for Preschool through 6th grade. Membership starts with 3 free days, and you can cancel anytime.
What devices does the Letter A Game work on?
It plays in any web browser on a phone, tablet, Chromebook or computer, so there is nothing to install. Members can also assign it to students in Classroom.
Can my child play if they can’t read yet?
Yes. A friendly voice reads every direction out loud, and each picture word is spoken as it pops, so non-readers can play on their own. Wrong taps simply float away with a gentle “try again,” which keeps it low-pressure for little ones.
How can I practice the letter A away from the screen?
Pair the game with a letter A tracing worksheet, sing the Letter A Song together, and go on an A hunt for apples, ants and acorns around the house or classroom. Building a big A from blocks or play dough is another favorite.
Ready to pop some A’s? 🎈
Grab a tablet, find a cozy spot, and let the balloons do the teaching. Then print a letter A tracing page to finish strong.
Plays on any device · Assign it in Classroom · Made for ages 3–5
