Problem Solving

Human Alphabet

Children making shapes in the playground
  • Children should move around the area, e.g. jogging or side steps; this can also be performed to music.
  • Initially, pupils should work individually to replicate a letter called out.
  • Start with simple letters such as O, H, S.
  • Children can perform the shape of the letter standing or lying on the floor, whichever way allows them to represent it best.
  • Once children have the idea, they can perform letters on command in pairs or small groups.

Extension: Can they spell a short word for someone else to guess? If the child is on their own, they will need to do this one letter at a time, or if you're playing with two or three children, they can spell short words together.