Level 1 — First Words

A is for Ant

Say one sound. Read a few words. Read one tiny story with Cat.

1. Say the Sound 2. Read the Words 3. Read the Story 4. Celebrate
Cat in a simple story scene with ant, cat, sat
Step 1 · Say the Sound
A

A can say /æ/, like ant.

A friendly antant
A red appleapple
A friendly alligatoralligator
Step 2 · Read a Few Words
anta-n-t
A friendly ant
catc-a-t
Cat
sats-a-t
Cat sitting
ata-t
Cat standing at an apple
applea-p-p-l-e
A red apple
alligatora-l-l-i-g-a-t-o-r
A friendly alligator
Step 3 · Tiny Story

Cat sat.

Cat sat at an apple.

An ant ran.

Cat saw the ant.

Cat saw an alligator.

“Ah!” said Cat.

Cat in a simple story scene with ant, cat, sat
Step 4 · Celebrate

Now you learned A.

That’s a win.

If it still feels fun, read the story again.