letterknowledge
nounUK /ˈletə ˈnɒlɪdʒ/
US /ˈletər ˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
Letter knowledge means knowing the names and sounds of the letters in the alphabet.
Children build letter knowledge by singing the alphabet song and pointing to each letter.
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2. The ability to recognize and name uppercase and lowercase letters.
The teacher checked each child's letter knowledge by showing flashcards.
3. Understanding that letters stand for sounds in spoken words.
Letter knowledge helps kids sound out simple words like cat and dog.
4. Familiarity with the shapes and order of the alphabet.
Playing alphabet games at home supports early letter knowledge.