How to Create Wall Art for Your Child's Bedroom

I'm a firm believer that education doesn't just take place in schools and you can learn something everywhere you go.  Here at home the girls are surrounded by toys that are educational from wooden clocks and alphabets to plenty of Orchard Toy Games that I've sourced from various places. Ok so they may be a little young at present to be learning letters and numbers but being familiar with them by seeing them every day can only be a good thing right? 

Alphabet wall art ready to be hung up


Therefore, when I spotted this alphabet Orchard Toys Game in a charity shop a while ago I decided that it would be a lovely idea to put it on display as wall art in the girls’ room. The girls’ bedroom is ever evolving and it’s only right that the teddy bear pictures come down at some point and get replaced.

Initially I thought I would have to cut this alphabet to size but fortunately the picture frame we bought after the alphabet puzzle was measured fitted perfectly. Being a puzzle we made sure that the picture frame would show the alphabet the right way round. We started by making sure that all the puzzle pieces were in order and then filled in the picture frame with them.  We then laid the original white paper insert over the back of the puzzle so that if there were any gaps at all it wouldn't show the wooden frame. When we were happy that it was all in place we secured everything using the metal bits on the frame.  Et voilà one lovely piece of wall art for the girls’ room which is fun, brightly coloured and educational.  

As this worked out really well I'm now considering getting a number one for the other wall in their bedroom too so that they can familiarise themselves with them too.

Of course they have a duplicate Orchard Toys alphabet puzzle so they can use the one on the wall as a reference when putting that together.


Now one question remains - do I teach them phonetically or the old fashioned alphabet?! 



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  1. Catherine @ Story Snug6 March 2017 at 11:39

    This looks lovely :o) As a former reception teacher I would say that teaching letter recognition is enough for pre schoolers. I wouldn't expect any more than that when a child starts school. Later all the children in the class will be taught phonetics in the same way.

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  2. Anne6 March 2017 at 11:46

    What a great idea, I've pinned it. I think children learn all the time. I get frustrated with the way the school teaches them. My kids went to school knowing the alphabet, but now they get confused because I didn't teach them phonetically and the school does.
    #MMBC

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  3. Heather Keet6 March 2017 at 11:56

    This is so cool! #GlobalBlogging

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  4. Kim Carberry6 March 2017 at 11:56

    Aww! How lovely! What a great idea. Fun and educational too x

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  5. Our Rach6 March 2017 at 12:30

    Ah this looks just lovely! Thanks for sharing with #globalblogging

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  6. Jaki6 March 2017 at 12:35

    This is really lovely. Love the colours too. #marvmondays

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  7. Handmade in Israel6 March 2017 at 14:56

    Very cute! I loved Orchard Toy Games for my kids. They learnt English through the Letterland program and did very well with it.

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  8. Mummy D6 March 2017 at 15:31

    What a lovely idea for a display. It's such a good idea for them to have a puzzle to complete too. As a teacher I'd say you could do both but as this puzzle is showing lower case letters I'd show them the sounds the letters are making, if it were in capitals it would be its name (old fashioned alphabet). Happy learning! #globalblogging

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  9. Spectrum Mum6 March 2017 at 15:32

    Brilliant idea! This looks lovely. Teach them phonetically. #MG

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  10. Modern Gypsy6 March 2017 at 18:22

    This looks lovely, and it's such a brilliant idea! Fun, happy decor and educational to boot. #mg

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  11. Jacqui6 March 2017 at 18:57

    This is such an adorable idea. So colorful as well! This would look lovely in a baby room! Thanks for sharing #globalblogging

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  12. Note Me Happy6 March 2017 at 19:33

    It's so true that learning doesn't just happen in school! I love your wall art, it's a fab idea! Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS, hope you come back again next Sunday xx

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  13. Barrie Bismark6 March 2017 at 20:05

    Very cute. What a great idea! My girls love puzzles, so this would be a great way to showcase their fun!
    #KCACOLS

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  14. Alana - Burnished Chaos6 March 2017 at 20:17

    Great idea. I think I taught my son the old fashioned way because we used to sing the ABC song, but then once he started school it was all phonetics and I think it confused him. This time round I'm going to go the phonetics route I think. Either that, or like some Mummy D said above, uppercase letters are the letter name (how you and I would say ABC) and lower case the letter sound (phonetics), which is what we moved onto with my son x
    #Mg

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  15. Lins @Boo & Maddie6 March 2017 at 21:43

    What a fantastic idea, I would never have thought to do this but it's so simple and cost effective X #mg

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  16. Coombe Mill - Fiona6 March 2017 at 21:55

    I have to say simple ideas are always the best. This is right up there. I'm tempted to rifle through the charity shops now for puzzles and use these as pictures for the playrooms in our properties. Finding an Orchard Toys one would be a bonus!

    Thank you for sharing with me on #Trash2Treasure

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  17. My Petit Canard6 March 2017 at 22:33

    This is such a great idea! I never would have thought about doing something like this. I love how creative it is :-) Phonics definitely seem to be the way to teach little ones letters these days, apparently it makes much more sense that way! Great post, thanks for sharing it on #MarvMondays. Emily

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  18. Sonia Cave7 March 2017 at 14:01

    This looks amazing and so bright too. What a lovely idea :-) #littlemakes

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  19. Captain Bobcat7 March 2017 at 20:05

    Superb idea! Might even try to make this for my alphabet addict 3yo! He'd love it!

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  20. Anonymous8 March 2017 at 06:54

    Don't stress how you teach them, mine just learnt it normally and then at school they taught them differently, but the kids still understood and do it both ways. This looks great, you are so creative! #mg

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  21. Fee8 March 2017 at 23:57

    It looks so lovely and colourful. I definitely think they best approach is to have letters and numbers around if they want to know what they are they will ask and they will feel less pressure when they have to learn at school etc. #littlemakes

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  22. Obsessivemom9 March 2017 at 07:12

    This looks perfect - clear and colourful. #mg

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  23. Fiona Osae9 March 2017 at 19:44

    Looks fantastic! Absolutely love Orchard Toys!

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  24. Jayne10 March 2017 at 20:45

    What a fab idea! We love Orchard Toys here. I bet the girls are delighted with their new picture :) x

    Thanks for being part of #MMBC. Have a lovely weekend xx

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  25. Unknown11 March 2017 at 10:50

    What a great idea, and a pretty addition to baby's bedroom! We love ochard toys as well, and have this alphabet but in massive size. I never know whether to teach phonetically or the normal way either! #MakeItLinky

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  26. Julie11 March 2017 at 17:18

    Great idea! I'm sure you girls love all the colorful letters. Great find! #makeitlinky

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  27. Amrita12 March 2017 at 19:56

    That's lovely idea to teach the little one easily .Plus it's unique decor .Loved this #mg

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  28. Jumble Tree12 March 2017 at 20:15

    Lovely idea and so bright and cheery. I used a similar set picked up in a charity shop to cover a small coffee table which is still going strong! Good to have these lovely cards out on display :)

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  29. Su12 March 2017 at 23:48

    This is such a great idea! I love it. I think I will making some of this for my little girl using old jigsaw from her brother. :) #Trash2Treasure

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  30. Anonymous13 March 2017 at 22:54

    What a fantastic idea - I completely agree too that you can use lots of things as wall art that serves as educational use too, kids love that! Thanks for linking to #dreamteam x

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  31. Unknown17 March 2017 at 14:56

    This is such a brilliant idea and something I'd never would've thought of doing! I'm definitely going to try something similar :)

    #KCACOLS

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  32. Rosie @ Little Fish19 March 2017 at 03:47

    This is such a sweet idea! I love that they have the matching puzzle to do as well! It's such a lovely idea to have things like this on the wall - as you say to familiarise your children and make learning fun. It will help everything slot into place in their heads when they start school. x
    #MakeItLinky

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  33. SO Mum23 March 2017 at 16:44

    This is such a lovely idea and a great way to brighten up a room.

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