The letter A

Amelia

Mon, Aug 02, 21

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The letter A/a

The alphabet is made up of letters that can be used to make words. Every letter has a name and can make its own sound. Many letters can make more than one sound.

Download our Letter A: Sound and Letter A: Handwriting practice worksheets below. They include printable alphabet letters and tracing letters.

These activities introduce your child to the letter's sound and shape. These activities have also been designed for handwriting practice.

Common Core Alignment:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.1.D Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

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EXAMPLE

The letter A, as in Apple. Apple starts with the letter A.

ACTIVITIES

Deep Dive

Read our report on the Science of Reading. Research-based reading instruction must incorporate the 5 pillars of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. This report provides an easy to understand overview of each of these pillars and explains the important connection between how the brain learns to read (the Neuroscience of Reading) and how we teach children to read (The Science of Reading Instruction). It also explains why helping children build connections between letters and sounds, through phonics and phonemic awareness, is so crucial for the developing reading mind. This report is perfect for sharing with colleagues and friends!