Alphabetical Order Reading Skills Posters | First, Second, Third Letter

This Alphabetical Order Reading Skills Posters set teaches students how to alphabetize words step by step. You get clear visuals and simple language to support explicit instruction.

Students learn alphabetical order using the first letter, second letter, and third letter. Each concept is broken down into short steps with examples. This supports early readers during whole group lessons, small groups, and literacy centers.

What is included

• Alphabetical order definition poster
• Non alphabetical order example poster
• Steps for alphabetical order using the first letter
• Steps for alphabetical order using the second letter
• Steps for alphabetical order using the third letter
• Practice examples with highlighted letters
• Color and black and white versions

How you use it

• Post on your literacy wall
• Use during direct instruction
• Support guided practice and review
• Help students check their own work

Who it is for

• Kindergarten
• Grade 1
• Grade 2

Skills supported

• Alphabet knowledge
• Word comparison
• Early dictionary skills
• Reading and spelling support

These posters give students a clear visual system for understanding alphabetical order and building confidence with word sorting tasks.