I just love it when you can find a way cheaper way of creating educational items.  Sometimes ordering from a catalog can be so expensive.  Word building activities are very important for our kindergarten and first grade kiddos as they learn that letters can be put together to make words.  It’s so much more effective when each student can have their own set.  Creating your own letter tiles is quite easy.  All you need is a fine point black Sharpie marker and plastic tiles.  I like to buy the plastic tiles in bulk as I use them for several other activities. It’s super easy to make your letter tiles.  Simply write the letters on the tiles with your Sharpie marker.