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

ay can say long a, like stay.
It is a calm day.
Beach Cat is by the bay.
He can stay.
He can play.
The bay is bright.
Beach Cat likes this day.

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