Alphabet Rocks

What child doesn't love to play with rocks? This is one of the cutest ways to help kids learn the alphabet. It would also be a fun way to learn how to spell simple words!

Materials

• 26 Smooth rocks
• Various acrylic paint colors
• Paint brushes
• Sharpie
• Clear Satin Glaze

Directions

1. Begin by washing and drying the rocks to remove any dirt.
2. Pick out rock shapes and assembled them in order before starting to make sure your getting the right shaped rock for the shape of the letter.
3. Using your first paint color, begin painting the first letter. 
4. For a whimsical look, try adding white polka dots around each letter.
5. After the paint has dried, outline each letter with the sharpie.
6. Add detail to the dots, by adding a black dot to each polka dot!
7. Spray with glaze. Once dry, turn over and spray the back of the rock too.
8. Continue with all the other letters.
9. And now spell some things!