These Snap Cube Alphabet templates work well at a literacy center and also develop fine motor skills. Make the upper case letters using 1″ interlocking cubes, or similar math manipulatives. Print them full-size or reduce the size for an extra challenge.
In addition to a letter template, each one includes a picture to represent the letter sound.
Vowel sounds are short:
A = apple
E = elephant
I = igloo
O = octopus
U = umbrella