What if two words start with the same letter?

Look at the second letter. Bat and bed both start with b, and a comes before e, so bat comes first.

How is the ABC order set different from the other alphabetizing worksheets?

These six pages are a step by step set with an alphabet strip on each page, moving from first letters to letters before and after and then to second letters. The other alphabetizing pages practice themed word lists, like animal and food words.

Is there an answer key for each worksheet?

Yes. All six alphabetical order pages have an answer key.

Why do first graders need to learn alphabetical order?

Alphabetizing is a practical reference skill, not just an abstract exercise. It is how students will look up a word in a dictionary or glossary, find a book by author on a library shelf, or navigate any alphabetized list later in school and life. Starting with simple first-letter alphabetizing in first grade builds the foundation for multi-letter alphabetizing (comparing the second or third letter when words start the same) in later grades.

What is the difference between circling words in order and writing a list in order?

Circling words that are already in the correct alphabetical sequence is a recognition task: students check whether an order is already correct. Writing a list of scrambled words in the correct alphabetical order is a production task: students have to actually sort the words themselves, which is the harder and more useful version of the skill. First grade worksheets typically start with the circling version and move students toward writing their own ordered lists.

How can I practice alphabetizing with my first grader outside of a worksheet?

Grab a small stack of books, toys, or flashcards with names or words on them and ask your child to line them up alphabetically. Grocery lists work well too: write down a few items and ask your child to help you put them in ABC order before you go shopping. Anything with a name attached can become quick alphabetizing practice.

1st Grade ABC Order Worksheets

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Free printable abc order worksheets for 1st grade students (Ages 6-7). Aligned to Common Core standards. Ready to print.

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ABC Order to the Second Letter

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Alphabetical Order Review

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Put Animal Words in ABC Order

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Put Food Words in ABC Order

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What Comes Before and After

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Frequently Asked Questions

ABC order means putting words in the same order as the letters of the alphabet. Ant comes before boat because a comes before b.

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1st Grade ABC Order Worksheets

ABC Order by First Letter

ABC Order to the Second Letter

Alphabetical Order Review

Put Animal Words in ABC Order

Put Food Words in ABC Order

What Comes Before and After

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ABC order?

What if two words start with the same letter?

How is the ABC order set different from the other alphabetizing worksheets?

Is there an answer key for each worksheet?

Why do first graders need to learn alphabetical order?

What is the difference between circling words in order and writing a list in order?

How can I practice alphabetizing with my first grader outside of a worksheet?

What is ClassWeekly?