Alphabet Chart
This alphabet chart shows each capital and lowercase letter pair with a key word, from Aa apple to Zz zebra, in four columns of big, bold letters that young readers can see from their seats during early phonics lessons.
- Grade Level
- Pre-K to Grade 5
- Pages
- 1
- Formats
- PDF, Google Docs, Word
- Paper Size
- US Letter and A4
- Checked By
- Milo, Classroom Teacher
- Last Updated
- October 2026
Alphabet Chart Example
The vowels shaded so they stand out: a quick way to point out A, E, I, O and U during a phonics lesson.
What's in the Alphabet Chart
26 Letter Pairs
Capital and lowercase together, from Aa to Zz, in a grid four columns wide.
A Key Word for Each
A word for every letter, such as apple for A and zebra for Z, to link letter and sound.
Big, Bold Letters
Large letters with the key word in smaller type below, easy to read from a desk or the wall.
Editable Versions
Edit the Word or Google Docs file before you print, or type straight into the PDF.
How to Use the Alphabet Chart
Chant the Pattern
Point to each letter and say its name, then its sound, then the word: A, /a/, apple.
Highlight the Vowels
Have students shade A, E, I, O and U, then say each vowel's short sound with its key word.
Match Capital and Lowercase
Name a capital letter and have students point to its lowercase partner right beside it.
Find Letters in Names
Have each student find the first letter of their own name and say its sound.
Keep a Copy at Each Desk
Tape a copy inside each student's folder so they can check a letter while they write.
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