Alphabet Flashcards: Phonetic: Words and Pictures

Alphabet Flashcards: Phonetic: Words and Pictures

A set of 26 letters with 26 matching pictures to help children learn the letters, their sounds and beginning sounds of words in preparation for learning to read with phonics.

There are many ways to use the alphabet flashcards

Several activities are suggested:

1. The child can be asked to match the whole set of letters, A-Z, with the matching pictures, by beginning sound.

2. Sound match: Select the sounds you want your pupil to practice - the number can vary according to the needs of the child: find the matching letters and pictures, and either lay them on the table or, for more active children, you could place them around the room for the child to find. Either let the child select/find a picture and then find the sound it begins with, or vice versa.

3. Sound match: Select the sounds you want your pupil to practice - the number can vary according to the needs of the child: find the matching letters and pictures. Place one set, either letters or pictures, on the table, spread out. Hold the other in your hand. Show the child a card from your hand and ask the pupil to find the matching letter/picture.

4. Play I Spy: Place a selection of letters and pictures (not necessarily matching) on the table face up. Say, I spy with my little eye the letter (and say the sound), or something that begins with the sound ... (say the sounds).

5. Play memory match: turn a selection of pictures and their matching letters face down on the table. Take it in turns to choose 2 cards, turn them over and see if they match...replace any that do not - but can you remember where they are for when you need them? Children love this game!

Who are the alphabet flashcards for?

• All ages and abilities

• Special needs children

• ESL, EFL learners,

Who can use the phonetic alphabet flashcards?

• Class teachers

• Parents

• Home educators

• Private tutors

• Anyone who needs it!

What is included?

18 pages

1 PDF

26 pictures

26 letters

For a comprehensive set of alphabet flashcards, with letters and 2 sets of picture cards, see here.

When children are first starting to learn letter shapes and sounds, it is helpful to have a handy reference chart that they can use to aid recall of letter shapes and a picture cue to the sound each letter stands for.