Step 1 · Say the Sound
ay
ay can say long a, like day.
day
play
stay
Read one gentle story with ay. The letters ay can say long a, like in day.

ay can say long a, like day.
It is a bright day.
Beach Cat wants to play.
He sees a way to the sand.
Beach Cat can stay.
He can play by the bay.
What a good day!

Now you read words with ay.
That’s a win.
If it still feels fun, read the story again.