Language | Literacy | Mathematics | Science | Creative Arts | Social / Emotional | Approaches to Learning | Physical Health & Safety Home > Literacy > Alphabet Knowledge   The names and sounds associated with letters. Many skills are experienced-based and can be introduced simultaneously. Categories labeled are in the developmentally appropriate sequential order to create a scope and sequence for skill mastery. It is suggested that skills be introduced in this order. Guidelines Correlated with POCET   Identifies the Alphabet as a Special Category of Symbols. The child recognizes the set of alphabet symbols and is familiar with the term "alphabet". (Correlates with POCET LT16 Page 25) Letter Identification Sing the Alphabet Recognizes the Beginning Letters in Familiar Words. The child recognizes familiar beginning letters, such as the first letter in his name. (Correlates with POCET LT17 Page 25) I Can Spell My Name! Matching Beginning Letters Letter Sequencing Games Identifies at Least 10 Letters of the Alphabet. The child can identify at least 10 letters of the alphabet by name without hesitation. (Correlates with POCET LT18 Page 26) Can You Name the Letter? Duck Race Uppercase/Lowercase Matching Begins to Associate Letters with Sound. The child begins the process of attaching sounds to the letters of the alphabet. (Correlates with POCET LT19 Page 27) Begin at the Beginning! Matching Beginning Sounds to Letters   NAEYC Accreditation Standards
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