Alphabet Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: RF.K.1.D

Core Standard
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There are many different things that we want to help students understand about the alphabet. We must remember that this is not just 26 symbols that we are trying to help them recognize. There is a great deal more for Preschool and Kindergarten teachers to share with their students. To share my approach to this unit. I begin by helping them learn the 26 upper case letters through as many visuals as I can throw at them. We then learn their 26 counter lower case letters. We then focus on the fixed order that these symbols are found in. Once those skills are mastered it is time to attribute sounds to each of the letters. This series of worksheets will help students become more comfortable with the English alphabet.

Alphabet Worksheets:

Complete It - Fill in all the missing letters in order.

Trace and Fill - You will trace all of the letter that are presented. You will then fill those in that are missing.

ABC - We focus on forming all these symbols in both upper and lower case.

DEF - Write the beginning letters of doughnut, ear, and fire.

GHI - Many students are not familar with Igloos.

Shade and Trace - You will shade in everything that may be missing.

JKL - It may help to explain what a Joker actually was.

MN - One of the trickier hand movements are required to complete the movements needed here.

OPQ - Probably should have went with a Queen instead of a quail here.

RST - Any you name or draw an image for each of the symbols?

UVW - All of these things can get very loud.

XYZ - How many words can you think of that start with the letter x? There are approximately 400.

Common Letters - Practice working with the most commonly used parts of the alphabet.

The Back 9 - The focus here is on the backside of the alphabet.

Lower Case - These are generally more difficult for students to work with. Here is some extra practice for them.

What Is the Best Way to Teach the Letters of The Alphabet To Kids?


Are your children ready to hop into the world of the English language? You would want them to learn the alphabet as quickly as possible so that they start reading by themselves. But wait, it isn’t that easy.


Surprisingly, teaching something as simple as alphabets can also become a tricky deal. Why? Because there are so many concepts attached to the alphabet, like phonics, names, shapes, and forms. How to teach alphabets to kids without confusing them?


Well, there is no one right way to follow. You can teach them how you think will benefit them the most. Still not sure about how to begin? Here are a few tips that demonstrate the best way to teach alphabets to kids. Continue reading!


1. Teach the Name & Phonics Together

Welcome to a never-ending debate!


Some people prefer teaching the sounds or phonics of the letters first. Why? Because kids only need to know the sounds when learning to read. Introducing names might make reading difficult for them. For example, they will not know how to say the word ‘cat’ unless they know the sound of each alphabet in the word.


Others believe that the names are as important as sounds when it comes to alphabets. It helps the children understand that each letter has an associated sound. Also, the same letter can have different sounds, so recognizing the letter by its name can also help the kids differentiate between different sounds.


The best way to end this debate is to teach the names together with their sounds. Teaching both things together won’t be confusing as long as you maintain a suitable pace. Plus, most letter names are consistent with their sounds, making it easy to learn them together; for example, the letter ‘D’ starts with the sound of ‘duh.’



2. Introduce Uppercase & Lowercase Together

Another interesting debate regarding alphabets is whether to introduce uppercase or lowercase first. The upper case supporters argue that capitals have a simple structure, so kids can easily identify, differentiate, and draw them. On the other hand, lower case supporters believe that capitals do not develop early literacy skills because most of the written text is lowercase.

Want to know a fun trick to teach uppercase and lowercase together? Introduce capital letters as grownups and lowercase letters as children. Tell the kids that every grownup has a child with the same name. Sometimes, the child looks like its parents (e.g., C and c), and sometimes they don’t (like Q and q). Then, play a lot of matching games to reinforce the concept further.


3. Use Alphabet Blocks

Kids of pre-school age are in a crucial developmental stage. They will not pay attention if you make them sit in a corner and learn. So, why not teach them through something they will enjoy? Most kids love to build, hold, and move things. So, colorful blocks are a great way to get their attention and expose them to alphabets. Moreover, blocks are not just limited to educational purposes. Playing with blocks significantly improves their motor skills.

Hope these simple tips help you teach alphabets to kids more effectively!