Alphabet Game for Kids: Alphabet Fun
Alphabet Fun is a free ABC game that helps young children learn letter names, match capital and small letters, hear the first sound in a word, and put the alphabet in order.
Alphabet Fun
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- Ages
- 3–6
- School years
- Junior Infants–1st Class
- Skills
- Naming the 26 letters of the alphabet, Matching upper case and lower case letters, Hearing the first sound in a word (phonemic awareness)
- Curriculum
- Primary Curriculum
- Time
- 2–5 minutes a round
- Cost
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
How to play Alphabet Fun
- Choose a level: find the letter, upper & lower case, first sounds, or letter order.
- Turn your sound on. The game says each question out loud.
- Tap the right letter from the four choices.
- Answer 10 questions and try to earn three stars!
What your child learns
- Naming the 26 letters of the alphabet
- Matching upper case and lower case letters
- Hearing the first sound in a word (phonemic awareness)
- Linking sounds to letters (phonics)
- Alphabetical order
About Alphabet Fun
Knowing letter names and the sounds they make is one of the strongest early signs of reading success. This game builds those skills step by step: first recognising letters by name, then matching big and small letters, then linking the first sound of a word to its letter. Tricky lookalike letters such as b, d, p and q appear as wrong choices, so children learn to look carefully.
The first sounds level uses simple picture words like apple, ball, cat and dog, each beginning with the clear sound of its letter. The letter order level, asking what comes before or after a letter, helps with alphabetical order for using dictionaries later. Most children in Junior Infants start with letter names, and practise sounds and letter order in Senior Infants to 1st Class.
Which level should my child play?
| School year | Suggested level |
|---|---|
| Junior Infants | Find the letter |
| Senior Infants | Upper & lower case, First sounds |
| 1st Class | Letter order |
Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
🏆 Leaderboard
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🇮🇪 Primary Curriculum links
Find games by class →- Junior Infants · Stage 1 · Reading: Phonics, word recognition and word study: Recognising letters of the alphabet.
Strands and strand units summarised from the Primary Mathematics Curriculum (2023) and the Primary Language Curriculum, published by the NCCA for the Department of Education (curriculumonline.ie). Both curricula set learning outcomes for two-year stages, so the class shown is our suggested starting point. Game alignment by Success Tutoring; not endorsed by the NCCA or the Department of Education.
🖨️ Printable worksheets
Practise away from the screen too: free worksheets with answer keys that match this game.
Frequently asked questions
What age is this alphabet game for?
It suits children aged about 3 to 6, from preschoolers learning their first letters to children in Senior Infants to 1st Class practising phonics.
Does the game read the letters out loud?
Yes, on devices that support speech. Tap the speaker button to hear a question again. Make sure your device’s sound is on.
Should my child learn letter names or letter sounds first?
Both matter, and children usually learn them side by side. Use “Find the letter” for names and “First sounds” for sounds, and say the sounds together as you play.
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