When a child is learning to read, every new little milestone they achieve is important. But there’s one crucial milestone that sets the foundational skill of literacy, standing out as a key predictor of future reading success. This skill is letter recognition. This seemingly simple ability to identify and name letters is, in fact, a […]
Letter recognition is the ability to identify and differentiate between individual alphabet letters. It is essential for early literacy development and reading and writing skills in children aged 2 to 5. Strong letter recognition builds the framework for advanced reading abilities later on. Crafts and activities are fun, effective ways to engage children in letter […]
One of the first steps a child takes toward literacy is learning to recognize alphabetical letters. After children can easily recognize letters and identify the speech sounds each letter makes, they can begin learning to decode unfamiliar words, which is the foundation of becoming a skilled reader. At Reading.com, we support parents and teachers in […]
Alphabetical letter recognition is an early concrete literacy skill children must be taught when learning to read. Letter recognition is the foundation for reading and writing. Since every child learns the alphabet at their own pace, what are the best ways to help them master this early literacy ability? To ensure letter recognition “sticks,” your […]