alphabet knowledge
nounUK /ˈæl.fə.bet ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/
US /ˈæl.fə.bɛt ˈnɑː.lɪdʒ/
Knowing the letters of the alphabet and what they look like and sound like.
The teacher checks alphabet knowledge by asking children to name each letter.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The ability to name and write the letters of the alphabet in order.
By the end of kindergarten, most students show strong alphabet knowledge.
3. A foundational early literacy skill that predicts later reading success.
Researchers measure alphabet knowledge as one of the best early predictors of reading ability.
4. Familiarity with letter names, shapes, and their corresponding sounds.
Games and songs help build alphabet knowledge in young learners.