Alphabet Threading Beads

Alphabet Threading Beads – Colourful, Tactile Learning for Letter Recognition and Spelling

Make learning letters a hands-on adventure with the Alphabet Threading Beads – a vibrant and engaging resource perfect for early literacy development. Designed to support alphabet sequencing, spelling, and word-building, these chunky beads make phonics learning interactive and fun, while also helping children develop important fine motor skills.

Featuring 76 durable plastic beads and 6 laces, this set offers ample opportunity for threading activities in both home and classroom settings. Each bead is printed with upper-case letters on one side and lower-case on the reverse in the clear, child-friendly Infant Sassoon font. Vowels are coloured red, consonants blue, and the set also includes 4 blank yellow beads that are ideal for separating words or constructing simple sentences.

Each bead measures 2.5cm square, making them easy for little hands to grip and thread. The 52cm-long laces are the perfect length for building words and short phrases, encouraging children to explore phonics and spelling patterns in a visual and tactile way.

Benefits of the Alphabet Threading Beads:

• Reinforces alphabet sequencing and letter recognition

• Supports early spelling and phonics learning in a fun, interactive way

• Builds fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and dexterity

• Encourages independent learning, creativity and problem-solving

• Colour-coded vowels and consonants aid visual differentiation

Key Features of the Alphabet Threading Beads:

• 76 chunky plastic beads printed with uppercase and lowercase letters

• Flip the bead to switch between letter cases

• Vowels in red, consonants in blue, and 4 blank yellow separator beads

• Bead size: 2.5cm square – ideal for small hands

• 6 laces included, each 52cm long

• Presented in bright, engaging colours for visual appeal

• Helps with spelling, sentence building, and early reading readiness

The Alphabet Threading Beads set is a versatile and educational addition to any early years learning environment. Whether used for independent play, group activities, or structured phonics sessions, this set turns early literacy into a tactile and memorable, experience children will love.