Three-Letter Words for Early Literacy Development

In the foundational years of education, especially for pre-primary children, learning three-letter words is a crucial step in developing basic reading and writing skills. Three-letter words help young learners connect letters to sounds, forming the building blocks of language and literacy.

What Are Three-Letter Words?

Three-letter words are simple words made up of three alphabet letters, typically following a consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) pattern. These words are easy to sound out and are ideal for young children to practice phonics, recognition, and spelling.

Why Are Three-Letter Words Important?

1. Phonemic Awareness
2. Spelling Skills:

By focusing on these simple and foundational three-letter words, children gain a strong footing in literacy skills, which are essential for their future learning journey.

This approach ensures that young learners develop a solid foundation in reading and writing while aligning with the goals of the NEP's Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) framework.