Alphabet

letters-of-the-alphabetLearning the alphabet consists of several milestones. It typically begins with learning the ABC song; a child must learn the names of all 26 letters. The next step is to match the name with the shape; this involves identifying upper- and lower-case letters, different print styles (“a” and “g”) and eventually cursive script. Finally, a child must learn that each letter represents a sound.

Letter A Letter B Letter C Letter D Letter E Letter F Letter G
Letter H Letter I Letter J Letter K Letter l Letter M Letter N
Letter O Letter P Letter Q Letter R Letter S Letter T Letter U
Letter V Letter W Letter X Letter Y Letter Z

Letters of the Alphabet Worksheets

Letter-A-Worksheet-1We created free worksheets to help your child learn the letters of the alphabet. Our database contains over 150 alphabet worksheets that assist a child in learning the name, shape and most common sound for each letter. Ideally, letters should be formed from top to bottom and left to right with a continuous stroke when possible. Encourage your child or student to say each letters name and most common sound. We also created over 50 alphabet coloring pages and provide a list of letter activities that assist a child in learning the letters.

Free Printable Alphabet Flash Cards

Pictures and keywords help a child remember the name and common sound of a letter. To ensure that the letters on each card are facing the same direction, cut off a corner, e.g, the upper right-hand corner.

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Use the above flashcards to help your child or student connect the letter name, shape/form and consonant or short vowel sounds. With these cards, perform the following:

    • As you hold the card, tell your child the name and sound of each letter, e.g. this is the letter “Dd” and it makes the /d/ sound. If possible, link it to an object or picture, e.g. dog or dad.

 

    • Show your child the card; let your child identify both the name and sound of the letter.

 

  • Have your child write the letter while saying the consonant or short vowel sound. As always try to keep if fun, so try to use nontraditional writing methods, e.g. chalk, sand, salt or cool whip.

Understanding that letters represent sounds, which form words is essential when learning to read, e.g., the word cat has three sounds (/c/, /a/ and /t/).

  • The Letter S

    The letter s makes the sound heard in the words see, also and yes. This consonant sound ranks in the very common category along with its counterpart the letter l. The letter s can also sound like the letter z, e.g., busy, please and was. In fact, the letter s makes the /z/ sound more…

  • The Letter T

    The letter t makes the sound heard in the words cat and today; this is the sound you would first introduce to a child. This consonant sound ranks in the very common category along with its counterparts: r and n. Due to its frequency, it is typically one of the first consonants taught to a…

  • The Letter U

    The letter U makes the sound heard in the words up, funny and jump. This is the sound (short u) you would first introduce to a child. The letter u also makes the long u sound as heard in the words June, unit and menu. The long u is often pronounced as if the letter…

  • The Letter V

    The letter V makes the sound heard in the words very, over and love; this is the only sound it makes. This consonant sound ranks in the less common category along with its counterparts: g and f. Letter V Worksheets We created worksheets to help your child practice forming the letter v correctly. Ideally, letters…

  • The Letter W

    The letter W makes the sound heard in the words wet and reward. This consonant sound ranks in the not so common category along with its counterparts: h, j and k. The letter W can also be silent, e.g., wrap, wrote and two. The combination of the letters “w” and “h” results in three unique…

  • The Letter X

    The letter X usually makes the sound /KS/, e.g., fox and box. This is the sound you would first introduce to a child. The letter X frequently sounds like GZ, e.g., exact, exam, exert and exile. The letter X consonant sound ranks in the rare category along with its counterparts: qu, y and z. The…