At what age are children expected to know there alphabet?

Question

Specifically, not just sing it, but identify letters. Is this something that isn't mastered until kindergarten. What about numbers, 1 thru 10? What would be considered an early age?

Answer 1

Most kindergarten readiness interviews check to see how many numbers and letters a child can identify. They don't expect perfection but expect them to know some.

Answer 2

We have 1 year olds who can read full sentences and translate them into other languages. Most children can easily learn the entire alphabet and be familiar with the sounds of the letters before the age of 3. It takes only about 3 or 4 minutes of practice a day using a name card with the letters and a corresponding picture on it. This is better because it gives a familiar thing for the student to associate with and helps with the remembering of the letter sounds as well. Children may be expected to know the alphabet sometime between the ages of 4-6 but are very capable of, not only knowing the alphabet, but reading at the age of 2. Do not underestimate the mental capabilities of small children. Nearly everyone does.

As for numbers, up to 20 and the ability to count with them and do simple addition and subtraction before the age of 3.

Answer 3

Before a child enters first grade, he/she should recognize all the letters of the alphabet, and know most of the letter sounds. Also, the child should recognize the numbers, 1-10, and be able to count groups of objects containing 1-10 items.

Answer 4

They should know most letters by grade 1 (6 years old). They may know the letter either by name "A" or by the sound the letter makes /a/. As for counting, they should count up to 20 by the end of kindergarten.

Answer 5

I'd say most normal children (without learning or other mental disabilities) should be able to see a letter and identify it by the time they're four years old. Same with numbers 1-10.

Every four year old I know/knew that had parents who actually tried to make it so their children would know that, or went to a preschool (and didn't have mental/learning disibilities) could identify letters and numbers by the time they were four and a half.

A normal child should be able to read basic sentences by the time they go to kindergarden.

Answer 6

Teaching them ABC's and numbers can start as soon as you want! But as far as them being able to tell you what they are I would probably wait to start teaching the a little at a time @ the age of 2! My son knew how to spell and recognize his name by the age of 2, so I don't think this is any different! Just don't push them too early, because you don't want to burn them out! They will learn them early this way!

Answer 7

it is master in kindergarten 4 to5 should hav it down pack. 1 to 20 should be expected now a days. the city-wide test starts in 3rd grade now so a parent should push a child a little bit more this is 200.

Answer 8

Every child develops at different rates. In general, I would expect that by the time a child completes kindergarten, he/she would be well-versed in the alphabet and numbers from 1 - 20 (at least).

Just remember the mantra -- every child is different! My son struggled with reading until one day something went *ping* and he was reading EVERYTHING. Don't worry to much unless your child is getting ready to go to first grade and is still struggling with the basics.

Answer 9

My son and my daughter both knew the alphabet and were able to identify letters at random, knew how to count to 100, identify numbers and able to do addition and subtraction (up to 3 digits) by 4 years of age.

Answer 10

after 3 , between 3-4. mostly.
before 2 and half year would be considered an early age.