Letter Sounds for Beginning Readers

Learning letter sounds is one of the first steps toward reading. Children begin by connecting a printed letter with the sound it can make, then use those sounds to start blending simple words.

In each Beach Cat lesson, your child practices one sound, reads a few beginner-friendly words, and finishes with a tiny story so the sound appears in real reading.

Start with any letter below, or follow the recommended learning path. When your child is comfortable identifying sounds and blending simple words, continue to Short Vowel Stories →

New to letter sounds? Read Letter Sounds vs. Letter Names to see how both skills work together, then choose one lesson below.

⭐ Recommended Learning Path: A → S → T → M → C → P → B → R

Parent Tip: Keep lessons short. Five minutes is enough.

Continue to Short Vowel Stories →

Letter Sounds for Beginning Readers

Free Printable A–Z Letter Sounds Practice Chart

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