Learn the ABC
Pick a letter to hear its name and sound, meet six picture words and print a tracing sheet. Twenty-six letters, one at a time.
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Learning the alphabet is the first step to reading. This page gives each of the 26 letters its own page, with the letter name, what it sounds like, six picture words and a sentence to practice.
A good routine is one letter a day. Say the name, say the sound, tap each picture to hear the word, then trace the letter with a pencil. Hunt for the letter on signs, books and food packages around you.
Some letters have more than one sound. C can say /k/ as in cat or /s/ as in city, and G can say /g/ as in goat or /j/ as in giant. The letter pages explain these, so children meet them in small steps.
Frequently asked questions
How many letters are in the English alphabet?
There are 26 letters, from A to Z. Each letter has a capital form (A) and a small form (a). Five of them, A, E, I, O and U, are vowels.
Should children learn letter names or letter sounds first?
Both help. Letter names are useful for the alphabet song and for spelling. Letter sounds are what children use to read words, so practice them together: "A, ay, says /a/ as in apple".
What age is this for?
The letter pages suit ages 3 to 7. Younger children can tap pictures and listen. Older children can trace the letters and read the practice sentences.
Can I print the letters?
Yes. Every letter has a tracing sheet, and there are flashcards and handwriting lines to print. All free, with no sign-up.
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