Author: Denise

  • Letters of the Alphabet Activities

    We compiled a list of our top ten alphabet activities that help a child learn each letter’s name, shape and common sound. Learning the alphabet can be complex. It typically occurs in stages and begins with a toddler singing the ABC song. A child then must match the name with the shape and learn each…

  • Letters of the Alphabet Worksheets

    We created free worksheets to help your child learn the letters of the alphabet. We created over 150 alphabet worksheets. In addition, we created over 50 alphabet coloring pages. Please use our search feature to narrow your results. Search Tip: Use quotation marks around a letter, e.g., if you are looking for letter H worksheets,…

  • The Letter A

    The letter A makes the sound heard in the words apple, black and cat. This is the sound (short a) you would first introduce to a child. The letter A also makes the long a sound as heard in able, make, rain*, and day*. The letter A makes a variety of sounds. It is most…

  • The Letter B

    The letter B makes the sound heard in the words bat, baby and club. This consonant sound ranks in the common category along with its counterparts: m and p. The letter B is often silent when it follows the letter M, e.g., dumb and thumb and when it precedes the letter T, e.g., debt and…

  • The Letter C

    The letter C often sounds like the letter K and makes the sound heard in the words cat, cake, across and music. This consonant sound ranks in the common category along with its counterpart the letter D. The combination of the letters C and K also make the /k/ sound, e.g., back, sick & rock….

  • The Letter D

    The letter D makes the sound heard in the words did, study and good. This consonant sound ranks in common category along with its counterpart the letter C. The letter D sounds like the letter T at the end of some words, e.g., finished and in other instances, the letter D makes the /j/ sound,…