This alphabet hunt is pure pirate-loving fun. And it gives kids practice in learning to recognize letters and sounds-- a key skill for reading readiness.

This activity uses the signs and words kids see around them every day, to create a book they can read on their own.

Collect 26 rocks and paint each one with a letter of the alphabet for your very own alphabet rock collection.

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!