Alphabet Letter–Sound Mapping Chart

Alphabet Letter–Sound Mapping Chart is a printable phonics and articulation resource that helps children build secure letter–sound correspondence through daily, structured practice.

The Alphabet Letter–Sound Mapping Chart is an evidence-based phonics resource designed to support early reading development by explicitly linking letter name, keyword, sound, and mouth position. This clear, structured chart supports children in developing accurate phonemic awareness while reducing guessing and confusion during reading and spelling.

Using a simple daily routine, children tap each letter, say the letter name, say the matching keyword, produce the sound, and check their mouth position using the visual articulation cue. This approach supports correct sound formation and helps children physically understand how speech sounds are made, which is particularly beneficial for early readers, ESL/EAL learners, and pupils requiring additional phonics support.

The chart covers the full alphabet from A–Z and includes key phonics variations such as hard and soft sounds for C and G, the /kw/ sound for Qu, both sounds of X (/ks/ and /gz/), and the /z/ sound for S. Visual mouth cues are included to support articulation and pronunciation alongside phonics instruction.

Designed for short, consistent use, this resource works best when used daily for 3–5 minutes. Regular repetition builds automaticity, strengthens memory pathways, and supports fluent reading and accurate spelling over time. Consistency is prioritised over length, making this chart ideal for classroom phonics sessions, targeted intervention groups, and home learning routines.

The Alphabet Letter–Sound Mapping Chart aligns well with UK phonics approaches such as Letters and Sounds, Jolly Phonics, and Science of Reading-informed instruction. It supports systematic phonics teaching by reinforcing grapheme–phoneme correspondence in a clear, accessible format.

This resource is suitable for use in Early Years and Key Stage 1 classrooms, phonics intervention and SEND support, ESL/EAL instruction, and home phonics practice. It can be used as a daily warm-up, an anchor chart, or a reference tool to support reading, spelling, and speech sound development.

What’s Included

One printable Alphabet Letter–Sound Mapping Chart in black and white for easy printing. Print on card stock for durability. Lamination is optional.

Key Learning Benefits

Supports letter–sound correspondence, phonemic awareness, articulation and pronunciation, decoding skills, multisensory learning, and automatic recall of sounds.

Ideal For

Phonics instruction, early reading development, EYFS and KS1 classrooms, ESL/EAL learners, SEND and intervention support, and home learning.

Printing & Licensing

For personal classroom or home use only. Not for redistribution.