If you are Instagram, Facebook or really out anywhere you have likely seen Letter Boards everywhere! Right now, parents everywhere are using these letter boards to mark the first day of school…Not sure what I’m referring to? See the image below…..

Photo credit: Sandrachile

So cute, right? I remember seeing these mainly at rec centers and churches but now they are everywhere….I really love the cute and funny messages that we see on social media feeds – but I think these would be a great teaching tool.  My 6 year old son is a busy boy. He is extremely tactile and is always using his hands.  He will be starting grade 1 in about 2 weeks and he’s already expressing nervousness about not being able to spell.  These letter boards would be a great tool for him – he gets that tactile element and we can practice letter recognition and get him spelling.  I have one on my amazon ‘wishlist’ (and will purchase once I get my back-to-school shopping done later this week).

I’m so not a fan of magnets all over my fridge – it’s so cluttered and messy looking so this is a great alternative, plus it’s super portable…..

SHOP LETTER BOARDS –

Like the idea of adding a letter board to your decor…I’ve done the ‘window’ shopping for you….and they are all under $30US … and for my Canadian friends, I have included links for you, too

I love this Grey felt letter board for a few reasons.  I love the size it’s 10 x 10 so it’s perfect for kids or just a cute sign for a coffee station or front entry.  And I love the colour grey (it’s a bit softer than black) and the oak frame – it’s perfect if you love that farmhouse look.

Grey Felt 10 x 10 letter board with 300 white letters from Amazon

Link to buy this in Canada, click here

This is the full set….this letter board is larger and a rectangular shape 12 x 18, comes with an easel and canvas bags for the letters – so smart.  I know this would be perfect for a wedding (greeting guests or table numbers). I also love this at an entry or on a wall instead of typical art – change it up with weekly quotes….

Black Felt 12 x 18 letter board with easel from Amazon

Link to buy this in Canada, click here

If you are like me – a bit torn on a grey or black board – problem solved! This letter board has 2 sides…one side is black and the other grey! Again it is 10 x 10 for perfect for a little vignette and again a great size for kids to use.

Double sided felt letter board from Amazon

Link to purchase this in Canada, click here

I know these are a bit of a trend right now but the teacher in me also sees the extra benefit for teaching kids spelling and letter recognition – I also think these could be a great item for a classroom – inspire your students with a weekly quote (maybe have each student pick a quote for the letter board….)

Where would you use a letter board?