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I see the sun.
The sun is on me.
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I see a map.
The map is in my bag.
Next Gen Learning
Next Gen Learning
📖 READING (40 Lessons) • 🟢 A. Sounds and Words
Hear and say common letter sounds, match each sound to its letter, and read simple sentences smoothly using what you know about sounds.
Every letter has a name and a sound.
When we read, we listen for the sound and match it to the letter. Today we will practice listening to sounds and finding the right letters.
Listen to these consonant sounds:
Now listen to the short vowel sounds:
When we learn letter sounds, we listen first. Each sound helps us figure out what letter we see in a word.
As you explore the sounds today, tap the sound buttons to hear how each letter begins. Notice how your mouth feels, what the sound starts with, and how it changes the word.
Hearing sounds clearly is the first step to reading words in the mini-book.
Picture: A child on a sound walk finding letters that match sounds.
Step 1: Practice the letter sounds.
Look at each letter on the pad. Say the sound you think it makes. Then tap the button to check if you matched the sound.
Step 2: Read the mini-book.
Read the sentences in the mini-book. Try to notice letters and the sounds they start with. Read each page smoothly, like a real reader.
I see the sun.
The sun is on me.
I see a map.
The map is in my bag.
I see a net.
The net is on the sand.
I see a pen.
The pen is in my hand.
Tap the sound button. Listen carefully. Then drag the correct letter into the box. When you are done, press “Check answers”.