Level 4 — Long Vowels & Sneaky Letters

Paint by the Pail

Read one gentle story with ai. The letters ai can say long a, like in paint.

1. Say the Sound2. Read the Words3. Read the Story4. Celebrate

Step 1 · Say the Sound

ai can say long a, like paint.

paint

pail

rain

Step 2 · Read a Few Words

paintp-ai-nt

pailp-ai-l

rainr-ai-n

stainst-ai-n

Step 3 · Tiny Story

A pail sits in the sand.

Paint is by the pail.

Rain taps the paint.

A stain is on the sand.

Beach Cat will not step in it.

Beach Cat can wait.

Step 4 · Celebrate

Now you read more words with ai.

That’s a win.

If it still feels fun, read the story again.