Letter Z
Zoom to the end of the alphabet with Letter Z — the buzzing /z/ sound, just like "zebra"!
Last but definitely not least, the letter Z brings the alphabet to a spectacular close! This display card features the /z/ sound as in "zebra" — a buzzing, energetic phoneme that students love to produce. Z is instantly recognisable with its bold zigzag formation: two horizontal lines connected by a diagonal slash, making it one of the most visually striking letters to write and display.
While Z may appear less frequently than other letters, it's a phonics favourite — and this display card ensures it gets the star treatment it deserves at the end of your alphabet frieze.
Why teachers love it:
- Energetic sound focus — highlights the buzzing /z/ sound as in "zebra", a phoneme students enjoy exploring
- Memorable formation — the zigzag shape of Z is visually distinctive and fun to practise
- Alphabet finale — the perfect finishing card for a complete alphabet display
- Full set compatible — completes the alphabet display card collection beautifully
Perfect for:
- Completing a full alphabet wall or frieze display
- Phonics activities focused on the /z/ sound
- Prep, Foundation, and Year 1 literacy programmes
- Letter of the week activities with a Z focus
- Alphabet sequencing and "end of alphabet" learning activities
What's included:
A single printable PDF alphabet display card for the letter Z, featuring upper and lowercase forms and a /z/ sound keyword image.
From A all the way to Z — your alphabet display is complete!
SPECIFICATIONS
Format: PDF, set up for A4 paper. Exactly what's inside is listed above.
Editing: This download is not editable. The PDF is flattened to protect the design and the artists' work we license.
Printing: Open the file in a PDF reader and choose 'Fit to page' or 'Actual size'. Do a test page on plain paper first — card, colour and black-and-white all print well.
Licence: One classroom, one teacher. Please don't share, resell or post the file online; buy an extra licence for each colleague who wants their own copy.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
You'll need a PDF reader on your device — the free Adobe Acrobat Reader is the most reliable. Double-click the downloaded file to open it.
If a page shows on screen but won't print properly, open it in Acrobat Reader, choose Print → Advanced → tick 'Print as image'.
Stuck? Contact us and we'll sort it out.
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We want you to love every Mrs Edgar resource. If something isn't right, contact us within 30 days and we'll make it right. Because this is a digital file we can't refund a download that has already been opened, but we will always help you get it working. See our Returns Policy.
FAQS
Where is my download?
Check your inbox (and junk folder) for the email from Mrs Edgar with your link. You can also log in to your account at mrsedgar.com.au and download it from your order.
It came as a ZIP file — how do I open it?
On a Mac, double-click it. On Windows, right-click and choose 'Extract All'. Your PDFs will be inside.
Can I print in colour or black and white?
Yes. Our resources are designed to work both ways; black-and-white versions look great on coloured card.
The download won't start on my school computer.
Some school networks block downloads. Try again at home, or right-click the link and choose 'Save link as'.