Ideal for: classroom warm-ups, take-home practice, homework packets and homeschool curriculum.
Missing Letters in the Alphabet
Fill in the missing letters to complete the alphabet sequence. Reinforces alphabetical order.
Purpose & benefits
Filling in missing letters shows if a child really knows their alphabet. It is one thing to sing the ABC song. It is another to know exactly which letter comes after M or before P.
This worksheet gives Kindergarten and early Grade 1 learners a sequence of letters with a few gaps to fill in. Students use their alphabet knowledge to figure out what belongs in each blank. Teachers use it as a quick check for understanding. Parents use it for a short, focused practice session at home. It is straightforward, but it works.
How to use this worksheet
If your child gets stuck, encourage them to say the alphabet quietly and stop when they reach the letter before the blank. That gives them the letter they need. For younger learners, keep an alphabet chart nearby the first time. Take it away once they build confidence.
💡 Tip: Sit with your child during the first few questions to make sure they understand the instructions, then let them work independently.
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About this worksheet
Testing alphabet knowledge the right way
Every Kindergarten teacher will tell you the same thing. Kids can recite the ABC song without actually knowing the letters. Filling in missing letters cuts through that surface knowledge and shows what a child really understands about alphabet order.
This printable missing letters worksheet gives you an easy way to check that understanding. It is also good practice for the child. Working through the gaps helps them internalise the sequence in a way that singing never quite does. Use it in your literacy centre rotation, as a homework page, or during a small-group instructional lesson.
Homeschool parents will find it useful for those weeks when you want to make sure your child has really absorbed the alphabet. Tutors can use it as a diagnostic before moving on to phonics work. The worksheet aligns with US Common Core Kindergarten reading standards and the UK EYFS communication and language framework. Print it on standard paper, or laminate a copy for repeated dry-erase practice.