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

ay can say long a, like way.
Beach Cat sees a way.
The way goes to the bay.
Beach Cat can play.
A gull flies away.
Beach Cat stays by the bay.
It is a good way.

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