Step 1 · Say the Sound
oa
oa can say long o, like boat.
boat
coast
float
Read one gentle story with oa. The letters oa say long o, like in boat.

oa can say long o, like boat.
Beach Cat sees a boat.
The boat is by the coast.
Can Beach Cat float?
Yes. The boat can float.
A wave can soak the boat.
Beach Cat is safe on the boat.

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