Happy Heart Match

This playful early literacy worksheet supports students in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 as they strengthen alphabet knowledge, letter recognition, and visual discrimination through a creative matching activity. Learners search for matching uppercase and lowercase letters hidden within heart-shaped halves and color each correct pair the same color, blending careful observation with hands-on literacy practice.

Learning Goals

• Uppercase & Lowercase Recognition (Pre-K-Grade 1) – Identify and match capital and lowercase letter forms accurately.
• Alphabet Knowledge – Build familiarity with letter shapes and names through repeated pairing.
• Visual Memory & Pattern Recognition – Observe details closely to locate correct letter matches.
• Phonics Foundations – Reinforce understanding that letters represent the same sounds, even when they look different.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to support foundational literacy and print awareness standards.
• Creative, High-Engagement Format – Heart-themed visuals make alphabet practice fun and motivating.
• Art-Integrated Learning – Coloring strengthens fine motor control while reinforcing literacy skills.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for literacy centers, morning work, small groups, seasonal lessons, or homeschool instruction.

This printable worksheet helps young learners build early reading readiness by connecting uppercase and lowercase letters in a meaningful, engaging way. By matching and coloring heart pairs, students strengthen alphabet fluency, visual attention, and coordination skills essential for early writing and reading success. Perfect for classroom or homeschool use, this no-prep activity provides developmentally appropriate practice that supports confident, joyful literacy learning.

This worksheet is part of our Uppercase and Lowercase Matching collection.