Common Core: Kindergarten English Language Arts

This subject focuses on foundational English language arts skills for kindergarten students, emphasizing reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Basic Concepts

Learning Letters and Sounds

Discovering the Alphabet

Letters are the building blocks of words! In kindergarten, you will learn to recognize all the uppercase and lowercase letters in the alphabet. Each letter has its own name and sound, which helps you become a better reader and writer.

How Letters Make Sounds

Every letter makes a special sound. When you put letters together, they make words. Some letters, like 'A', can make more than one sound! Try saying the sounds of each letter out loud and notice how your mouth moves.

Fun Ways to Practice

  • Sing the alphabet song
  • Play matching games with letter cards
  • Trace letters in sand or with your finger

Why It Matters

Knowing your letters and their sounds helps you read new words, write your name, and share your ideas with others!

Examples

  • Point to the letter B and say its sound: 'buh.'

  • Match the letter 't' to a picture of a turtle.

In a Nutshell

Learn to recognize and say the sounds of all the letters in the alphabet.

Key Terms

Alphabet
A set of letters used to write a language.
Phonics
The method of teaching reading by connecting sounds with letters.