Letter A "Alligator" Games for Kids (Free Printables)

These Letter A “Alligator” games combine learning with hands-on activities perfect for preschoolers and kindergarten students.

With three interactive printable games, children will practice number comparison, simple math problems, and letter identification—all while having fun with an alligator theme!

Letter A printable game Alligator Ate it cover sheet and game pieces laying on a wooden table with coloring pencils.

Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach early math and letter recognition? I’ve got you covered!

These unique and colorful free printable games are the perfect addition to any Letter A Unit Study for young learners in Preschool, Kindergarten, or 1st grade.

Free Printable “Alligator” Games for Learning

This printable game set includes three unique activities designed to reinforce early math concepts and letter recognition in an exciting way:

1. “Alligator Ate It” – Greater Than & Less Than Game

This game introduces greater than and less than concepts in a visual, hands-on way.

Alligator ate it "greater than, lesser than" game board example with an alligator mouth eating the 4 vs the 3.

The game board includes spaces for the teacher to write two numbers (1-10).
The child places fish manipulatives under each number to represent the values.
Using alligator pieces with open mouths, the child selects the correct symbol to show which number is greater.

This activity helps children develop a strong foundation in number sense while visualizing quantity differences in a fun and interactive way.

2. “Alligator Fishing” – Plus & Minus Game

This game can be used in three different ways for Numbers, Letter A in capital or lowercase, or combined to connect it all together.

Alligator math game printable worksheet and game board example laying on a table with coloring supplies.

Teachers or parents write a simple addition or subtraction problem on the game board.
The child solves the problem using fish manipulatives with the letter “A” to represent the numbers.
This game reinforces early math problem-solving skills in an engaging, hands-on format.

Additionally, this game can be used as a letter identification challenge:

The blank game board for the game Alligator fishing laying on a table with coloring pencils, markers, and paint brushes.

Fish "Letter A" manipulative game pieces for the game Alligator fishing laying on a white table with art supplies.

Instead of solving math problems, ask the child to find a certain number of uppercase or lowercase A’s hidden among the fish pieces.
Or, mix them up in a pile and ask them to find all of one or the other.
A great way to reinforce letter recognition alongside math practice!

3. Letter A & Alligator Activity Connection

This printable pairs perfectly with other Letter A worksheets and unit studies, reinforcing early literacy skills alongside number practice.

Use these games as part of a Letter A learning center, morning basket, or homeschool lesson plan.

Why These Games Work so Great for Early Learners

I always believed in the spoonful of sugar method to learning. If it is fun, it is memorable, and that is what we’re after. Information that sticks in the brains of kids.

Alligator Ate it board sheet with blank spaces for the game pieces to be used.

Alligator ate it game pieces with two alligator mouths pointing in opposite directions, and 10 fish manipulatives.

✔ Hands-on Learning – Using manipulatives makes abstract concepts more tangible.
✔ Multi-Skill Development – Combines math, letters, and fine motor skills.
✔ Interactive & Engaging – The playful alligator theme keeps kids motivated.
✔ Versatile – Works for both classroom and homeschool settings.

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