Stop the Handwriting Struggles!
- Pre-K - 1
- Homeschool
- Print & Go
- ELL
- Parents and Grandparents
26 Catchy Phonics Songs
Handwriting For Kids with Embedded Characters and Songs!
Make Handwriting Fun!
Master the Alphabet with Multisensory Mnemonics with Lala’s Letters!
Help your children bridge the gap between seeing a letter and knowing its sound. Our embedded mnemonic alphabet worksheets use research-based visual cues—integrating the image directly into the letter shape for faster orthographic mapping and letter formation mastery.
Is your child or student struggling with:
– The “b/d” Flip: Constantly reversing b and d (or p and q)? – The “Bottom-Up” Habit: Starting letters from the baseline instead of the top? – The “Writing Wall”: Resisting writing tasks or complaining that their hand “hurts” after just one sentence? – The Memory Gap: Knowing the letter name but “blanking” on its sound it makes? – The “Messy” Factor: Work that is difficult to read despite practice? Lala’s Letters™ combines phonics, movement, music, and easy stroke formation to make handwriting more effective—and much more fun.
What’s Inside the Lowercase Learning Pack:
26 Mnemonic Worksheets: Each page features a lowercase letter with an embedded character (like ‘a’ for apple or ‘s’ for snake) to boost recall.
Hidden Object Search: Every sheet includes “hidden objects” that start with the target letter, turning phonics practice into a fun, engaging game.
Letter Formation Songs: Catchy, easy-to-remember songs that guide the child’s pencil as they trace, ensuring proper stroke order every time.
QR Codes for Instant Video: Each sheet includes a QR code (or link) that takes you directly to the letter sound and formation video.
Meet Your New Learning Buddies
Lovable Characters That Bring Letters to Life We believe that learning to write should feel like making new friends. That’s why our worksheets feature a cast of lovable characters and fun actions specifically designed to stick in a child’s memory. Whether it’s ‘b’ the “Batty and Ball” or ‘m’ for “Mighty Mountain,” these characters give children a physical and emotional hook for every letter shape.
Instead of staring at abstract lines, your students will see a character they recognize performing a meaningful action. These aren’t just decorations; the actions mirror the way the letter is written, turning a stressful writing lesson into an engaging storytelling session.
Why Playdough? Building Hand Strength and Neural Pathways
Why Playdough?
Our worksheets go beyond the pencil and paper. Each sheet features dedicated playdough lines designed for students to form 3D versions of the letters. This tactile experience is a cornerstone of multisensory instruction, specifically the VAKT method (Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, and Tactile). Manipulating playdough—rolling “snakes,” squeezing, and bending—strengthens the intrinsic hand muscles required for a proper pencil grip (Skill Point Therapy).
Pure Sounds.
Zero Confusions.
Pure Sounds. Zero Confusion.
We use “Pure” anchor words that never contradict your phonics lessons.
Precise Vowels: Instead of Egg
, which sounds like the long vowel “a”, we use Eddy Elf touching the Edge for /e/.
Instead of Igloo
, which sounds like the long vowel “e”, we use Itchy Insect Itching his nose for /i/. These are linguistically exact, making it easier for children to hear the “pure” sound.
Reliable Consonants: When a child writes C with Lala, they hear and see /k/—consistently. No “soft C” (like Circus
) surprises while they are still mastering the basics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these worksheets suitable for English Language Learners, ELLs?
Yes! In fact, LaLa’s Letters™ is a powerful tool for multilingual learners because it provides a visual bridge to the English alphabet.
Visual Scaffolding: The embedded characters (like Eddy Elf) provide a concrete image for abstract sounds, allowing students to bypass language barriers and build immediate orthographic mapping.
The “Silent Period”: Many ELL students go through a “non-verbal period” when first learning English. Our worksheets allow them to participate through tracing and building (Total Physical Response) before they are even ready to speak.
Pure Phonemes: Because we use linguistically “pure” sounds, we avoid the confusing “muddy” vowels that often trip up non-native speakers, helping them master English pronunciation faster.
How do the songs help with letter formation?
The songs act as a verbal “map.” They give children a rhythmic sequence to follow, which ensures they follow the correct directional flow. This specifically helps prevent the “bottom-up” writing habit that is so hard to break later on!
Do I need a subscription to access the videos?
No. These resources are provided completely free of charge through our ABC Tutor Inc. initiative. Our mission is to support early literacy for all students, so there are no paywalls or monthly fees for these materials.
How can I make these worksheets reusable?
To save paper and ink, slide your printed sheets into plastic sheet protectors or dry-erase pockets.
The Big Bonus: When children use dry-erase markers, they don’t worry about making mistakes! They can just wipe it away and try again, which builds confidence and a “growth mindset.”
Does this work with other programs like UFLI?
Seamlessly. LaLa’s Letters works beautifully with UFLI and other popular phonics programs because we use the same continuous stroke directional logic. Our Multi-Sensory Lines help little ones visualize the letters on the beach:
The Sun Line: The top starting point.
The Cloud Line: The middle dotted line.
The Beach: Where every character “stands” (the baseline).
The Sand: A guide for letters that “dig” deep (like p, j, and q)!
Can I share these files with other teachers?
We love it when our resources reach more students! However, please do not email the digital files or upload them to shared drives. Instead, please share the link to our website. This allows your colleagues to download their own copy and helps us track our impact for our donors!
What Makes This Different
Sing the Sounds while they write.
Each sheet is designed to do three things at once — so every minute of practice goes further. The Power of Multisensory Phonics Research shows that when children engage multiple senses—visual, auditory, and kinesthetic—they form stronger neural pathways. Our sheets go beyond simple tracing; they require students to see the mnemonic, hear the song, and move their hand in sync with the sound. This “whole-brain” approach is especially effective for students with dyslexia or those who struggle with traditional rote memorization.
- Reinforce sound-symbol connection
- Guide proper stroke direction
- Engage visual, auditory & movement learners
- Sing while forming the letter
- Mouth of characters form the letter sounds
- "Hidden" objects in the sand begin with the same sound
- Musical memory "sticks" in the brain
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