Hyperlexic kids and letters go hand-in-hand. So it's not surprising that hyperlexic kids gravitate towards an ABC book like Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and absolutely fall in love with it.
I also know what it's like to go through that intense letter fascination stage with hyperlexic kids. And sometimes you're just looking for something a little different to do. Something to switch it up. Yet, something that still incorporates their interest in letters or Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.
That's where this I have who has alphabet game comes in.
This game features a coconut tree like you'd see in the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and also incorporates letters. But it also focuses on asking questions, answering questions, turn taking skills, and more! Many skills that hyperlexic kids often need some extra support and practice with.
About this I Have Who Has Alphabet Game
This alphabet game comes with two versions so you can practice lowercase letters as well as uppercase letters.
Each card features a coconut tree paired with a "I have.." statement and a "Who has..." question. The cards are intentionally kept simple in design so that they're less visually distracting and less overwhelming.
Since hyperlexic kids can read, the text is easy for them to handle. It's actually a perfect written script for them to use. After all, hyperlexic kids find written scripts super helpful!
For kids who can't yet read, they can definitely memorize the pattern of the text since it always follows the same format of I have, who has? You just might have to teach them the format of the question and answer style required to play.
How to Play this Alphabet I Have Who Has Game
This letter game can be played with two players, a small group, or even a large group, such as a classroom.
To play, shuffle and deal out all of the cards to all players.
Whoever has the card that says "I have the first card" goes first. They read what it says on their card, which in this case is, "Who has a?"
The player who has the a card then reads what's on their a card.
Then the game continues on and on until you've gone through the entire alphabet.
The game ends when the person with the last card reads "I have the last card."
Download the Free I Have Who Has ABC Game
