Alphabet Knowledge

Recognizing, naming, and knowing the sounds associated with each letter of the alphabet.

Examples & Achievements

  • Recognizes and names all 26 uppercase letters
  • Recognizes and names most lowercase letters
  • Knows the sound associated with most letters
  • Identifies letters in own name and familiar words
  • Matches uppercase to lowercase letters

How to Measure

  • Names 20+ uppercase letters on flashcards
  • Names 15+ lowercase letters on flashcards
  • Provides the sound for 15+ letters
  • PALS-PreK Alphabet Knowledge subtest
  • DIBELS Letter Naming Fluency
Sources (3)
  • Head Start ELOF
  • Common Core K
  • Montessori