Wooden Alphabet Sorting Tray

The Wooden Alphabet Sorting Tray is an essential resource for early literacy development and classroom organisation. Designed with practicality and educational value in mind, this sturdy wooden tray is divided into individual compartments, each printed with a lowercase letter of the alphabet. An additional compartment is included to accommodate extra letters or related resources. The tray is not only a tool for letter recognition but also supports early phonics, alphabet sequencing, and fine motor skills as children handle and place letters in the correct spaces. With a sliding lid for secure storage and upper-case letters printed on top, this tray offers an extended learning experience. The compartments are sized to perfectly fit the Teachables Magnetic Ridged Letters, which use the same print font as the tray, making it ideal for coordinated activities in the classroom. Whether used for independent literacy work, small group learning or as part of a classroom literacy centre, this tray is both practical and educational, supporting a range of curriculum outcomes while helping keep your learning environment neat and organised.

Educational Benefits

• Enhances letter recognition and alphabet sequencing skills
• Supports phonics instruction through hands-on letter manipulation
• Encourages development of fine motor control and spatial awareness
• Reinforces matching skills with uppercase and lowercase letters

Classroom Ideas

• Use with magnetic letters for sorting activities by sound, alphabetical order or word building
• Incorporate into literacy centres for independent or small-group practice
• Challenge students to find and place objects or images that match each letter sound
• Pair with phoneme cards to encourage sound-to-letter correspondence

Safety & Information

• Suitable for ages 3+
• Tray dimensions: each letter compartment approx. 4.6 cm wide x 6.6-6.8 cm long x 4 cm high
• Made from durable, child-safe wood with a smooth sliding lid
• Use with adult supervision and ensure small parts (e.g., letters) are age-appropriate