ABC LettersGrade 1 English for Kids
Hear a letter and find it on the keyboard.
ABC Letters introduces first graders to all 26 letters of the alphabet. Kids hear each letter, find it on the keyboard and type it, then put letters in ABC order. It builds letter recognition, early phonics and first keyboard skills at the same time.
- Grade 1 · Ages 6–7
- 4 games
- 33 practice questions
- About 20 min
- Letters A to I
- Letters J to R
- Letters S to Z
- ABC Order
English typing course · Grade 1
ABC Letters · Learning goals
What Your Child Will Learn
Meet all 26 letters of the alphabet! Listen to each letter, find it on the keyboard and type it. Then put letters in ABC order.
- Letters A to I
- Letters J to R
- Letters S to Z
- ABC Order
Why it matters
Why This Matters for Kids
The first step to reading
Knowing every letter quickly is one of the strongest early predictors of reading success.
ABC order
Alphabetical order helps kids later with dictionaries, class lists and finding things fast.
Keyboard confidence
Finding letters on a keyboard is a digital skill kids will use in school for years.
Inside ABC Letters
How the Course Works
Short typing games: kids hear or see each word, type it, and get instant, friendly feedback.
Step 1 · Game
Letters A to I
Listen to the letter, then type it. Hear a word and type it. (9 exercises)
Step 2 · Game
Letters J to R
More letters! Listen and type. Hear a word and type it. (9 exercises)
Step 3 · Game
Letters S to Z
The last letters of the alphabet. You can do it! Hear a word and type it. (8 exercises)
Step 4 · Game
ABC Order
Which letter is missing? Type it to finish the ABC! Fill in the missing letters. (7 exercises)
Word list
Grade 1 Words and Sentences to Type
A sample of what your child hears, reads and types in this course.
- a(sight word)
- b
- c
- d
- e
- f
- g
- h
- i(pronoun)
- j
- k
- l
- m
- n
- o
- p
- q
- r
- s
- t
- u
- v
- w
- x
- “a b c d”
- “e f g h”
- “i j k l”
- “m n o p”
- “q r s t”
- “u v w x”
For parents
Try It at Home
Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.
Parent Tip
Play "I spy a letter" on cereal boxes, signs and books. Ask your child to name the letter and the sound it makes.
ABC Letters · Questions from parents
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this course for?
ABC Letters is a grade 1 english course for kids ages 6–7. That is Year 2 english in the UK and Year 1 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.
What will my child learn?
Meet all 26 letters of the alphabet! Listen to each letter, find it on the keyboard and type it. Then put letters in ABC order. Along the way they practice: Letters A to I; Letters J to R; Letters S to Z; ABC Order.
How long does the course take?
About 20 minutes in total, split into 4 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.
Is this course free?
Yes. ABC Letters is one of the first 2 courses in Grade 1 English. Create a free parent account and your child can start right away.
Does my child need to read well to use it?
No. Every word and sentence is read aloud first, and kids type what they hear. Spelling and reading grow together as they play.
Can we use it for homeschool?
Yes. SkillBloom is built for homeschooling families. Kids work through lessons, games and quizzes on their own, and the parent dashboard shows what they finished and which skills need more practice. It works on phones, tablets and laptops.
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- Short O and UDog, fox, sun, bus! Type short o and short u words.
- Sight WordsI, we, the, see… words to know by heart.
- Numbers and ColorsType number words and color words.
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