Why Use Alphabet Books

The alphabetic principle is the concept of letters and combinations of letters representing the sounds of spoken language in a systematic relationship. Learning to identify, name, and write the letters of the alphabet and to associate letters with sounds paves the way to successful reading and writing.

How to Use Alphabet Books

Begin with the pages that feature pictures and examples of words starting with the letter. Then move on to the pages that feature sentences containing those example words.

Guide students to practice concepts of print such as one-to-one correspondence and tracking print left to right.

Have students make their own books or add pages to their printable Alphabet Books.