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Letters Worksheets

Trace, match and order the letters of the alphabet.

Kindergarten

Learning the alphabet

Most children learn letters best in a sequence: first the shapes and names, then the sounds, then writing. Start with letters from the child's own name, then move to letters with simple shapes (l, i, t, o) before those with curves and diagonals. Tracing helps the hand remember the strokes; matching capital and small letters builds recognition.

Say the letter name and its sound as you trace it. Children who hear 'a for apple, /a/' while writing link the symbol, name and sound at once. Our picture alphabet uses simple, familiar objects so it works for English learners from any country.

Questions parents ask

In what order should I teach letters?

There is no single right order. Many teachers begin with letters from the child's name and the most common sounds (s, a, t, i, p, n), then add the rest.

Capital or small letters first?

Most children see small letters in books, so many programmes start with them, but teaching both together works well too.