Chapter: Alphabets
Introduction
The alphabet is the foundation of language and a fundamental concept in learning how to read and write. It consists of 26 letters, each with its unique shape and sound. Learning the alphabet is an exciting journey that introduces children to the world of words, stories, and communication.
A - Z
A - The letter 'A' is the first letter of the alphabet. It
looks like two slanting lines meeting at the top with a
curve. 'A' makes the sound "a" as in "apple."
B - The letter 'B' is the second letter. It looks like a
stick and a belly. 'B' makes the sound "b" as in
"ball."
C - The letter 'C' comes next. It looks like a curve. 'C'
makes the sound "c" as in "cat."
D - The letter 'D' follows. It looks like a stick and a
small circle. 'D' makes the sound "d" as in "dog."
E - The letter 'E' is the fifth letter. It looks like three
horizontal lines. 'E' makes the sound "e" as in
"elephant."
F - The letter 'F' is next. It looks like a stick and two
lines crossing. 'F' makes the sound "f" as in "fish."
G - The letter 'G' follows. It looks like a curve and a
stick. 'G' makes the sound "g" as in "goat."
H - The letter 'H' comes next. It looks like two sticks
standing together. 'H' makes the sound "h" as in
"hat."
I - The letter 'I' is the ninth letter. It looks like a
straight line. 'I' makes the sound "i" as in "igloo."
J - The letter 'J' follows. It looks like a hook. 'J' makes
the sound "j" as in "jelly."
K - The letter 'K' comes next. It looks like a stick and a
kick. 'K' makes the sound "k" as in "kite."
L - The letter 'L' is next. It looks like a stick and a
corner. 'L' makes the sound "l" as in "lion."
M - The letter 'M' follows. It looks like two sticks
slanting away from each other. 'M' makes the sound "m" as in
"moon."
N - The letter 'N' comes next. It looks like two sticks
slanting towards each other. 'N' makes the sound "n" as in
"net."
O - The letter 'O' is the fifteenth letter. It looks like a
circle. 'O' makes the sound "o" as in "orange."
P - The letter 'P' follows. It looks like a stick and a
small circle on top. 'P' makes the sound "p" as in
"pencil."
Q - The letter 'Q' comes next. It looks like a circle with
a tail. 'Q' makes the sound "q" as in "queen."
R - The letter 'R' is next. It looks like a stick and a
curve. 'R' makes the sound "r" as in "rainbow."
S - The letter 'S' follows. It looks like a curve. 'S'
makes the sound "s" as in "sun."
T - The letter 'T' comes next. It looks like a stick. 'T'
makes the sound "t" as in "tree."
U - The letter 'U' is the twenty-first letter. It looks
like a curve and a stick. 'U' makes the sound "u" as in
"umbrella."
V - The letter 'V' follows. It looks like two diagonal
lines meeting at the center. 'V' makes the sound "v" as in
"violin."
W - The letter 'W' comes next. It looks like two slanting
lines meeting at the center. 'W' makes the sound "w" as in
"watermelon."
X - The letter 'X' is the twenty-fourth letter. It looks
like two crossing lines. 'X' makes the sound "x" as in
"xylophone."
Y - The letter 'Y' follows. It looks like a slanting line
and a curve. 'Y' makes the sound "y" as in "yogurt."
Z - The letter 'Z' is the last letter of the alphabet. It
looks like two slanting lines meeting at the bottom. 'Z'
makes the sound "z" as in "zebra."
Conclusion
Learning the alphabet is an essential step for pre-primary kids in
their educational journey. By recognizing and understanding each
letter and its sound, children will be better equipped to read,
write, and communicate effectively. Encourage your child to
explore the alphabet through fun activities, songs, and games to
make the learning process enjoyable and engaging!
