🔤 Letters and Sounds

What your child will learn

• Students will be able to name capital and small letters A–Z when shown the letter.
• Students will be able to say the first sound of a letter when shown the letter.
• Students will be able to match a letter to a picture of an object that begins with that sound.
• Students will be able to put three letters in alphabetical order.

Lessons in this unit

1. Capital Letters A–Z: Recognize and name capital letters A–Z. Match capital letters to their small partners.
2. Small Letters a–z: Recognize and name small letters a–z. Match small letters to their capital partners.
3. First Sounds of Letters: Say the first sound of each letter. Connect the sound to the letter name.
4. Match Letters to Pictures: Match a letter to a picture of an object that begins with that sound.
5. Alphabetical Order A–Z: Arrange letters in alphabetical order from A to Z.

Key words

letter

A mark that makes a sound.

capital letter

Big letter, like A.

small letter

Little letter, like a.

sound

The noise a letter makes.

alphabet

All the letters from A to Z.

order

First, next, last.

Help your child at home

What to watch for

Capital and small letters are different letters.

Help: They are the same letter, just big and small.

Small letters are only for writing, not for reading.

Help: Small letters are everywhere in books. We read them too.

The letter name and the sound are the same.

Help: The name is what we call it; the sound is what it makes. For example, B is the name, /b/ is the sound.

Match by the shape of the letter, not the sound.

Help: Say the word aloud and listen to the first sound. Then match to the letter that makes that sound.

Try this at home

• Name the letter shown
• Name the small letter shown
• Say the sound of the letter shown
• Match 'A' to a picture of an apple

Quick questions to ask aloud

1. Which letter is this: A? (A / B / C)
   Show answer

   This is the letter A. Its name is A.
2. Which letter is this: a? (a / b / c)
   Show answer

   This is the letter a. Its name is a.
3. What sound does the letter S make? (/s/ / /b/ / /m/)
   Show answer

   S makes the /s/ sound, like a snake.

Parent guide: how to help your child with Class 1 English

Free printable charts

• Phonics Sounds: Letter sounds a to z, digraphs and vowel teams with picture words. (Class 1–3 · ages 6–9, free PDF)

All free printable charts

Frequently asked questions

What will my child learn in "Letters and Sounds" (Class 1 English)?

Your child will be able to: name capital and small letters A–Z when shown the letter.; say the first sound of a letter when shown the letter.; match a letter to a picture of an object that begins with that sound.; put three letters in alphabetical order..

How does MangoMindz teach "Letters and Sounds"?

In 5 short parts (Capital Letters A–Z, Small Letters a–z, First Sounds of Letters, Match Letters to Pictures, Alphabetical Order A–Z). Each part has a picture-based lesson read aloud by Mango Teacher, a quick check, and a quiz built from common mistakes children make, with Mango, a study buddy, for questions.

How long does "Letters and Sounds" take?

About 120 minutes in total, spread over 5 parts of 15–25 minutes each.

How can I help my child with "Letters and Sounds" at home?

Work through a small example together, such as: Name the letter shown; Name the small letter shown. Then ask a quick question aloud: Which letter is this: A? (A / B / C)

What mistakes do children often make in "Letters and Sounds"?

Capital and small letters are different letters. Fix: They are the same letter, just big and small. Small letters are only for writing, not for reading. Fix: Small letters are everywhere in books. We read them too. The letter name and the sound are the same. Fix: The name is what we call it; the sound is what it makes. For example, B is the name, /b/ is the sound.

Is "Letters and Sounds" free on MangoMindz?

Yes. Every lesson part and quiz in "Letters and Sounds" is free on MangoMindz, with no ads.