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First letter sounds: s, a, t, p, i, n

Six letter sounds that make real words right away. Your child says each sound, traces the letter, then reads six first words.

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How to use this in 5 minutes

  1. Say the sound. Say, “This is s. It says /s/, like the start of sun. Your turn.” Point to each picture as you go.
  2. Trace it. Say, “Start at the yellow dot and say /s/ while you trace.” Two traces, then one on their own.
  3. Read a word. Say, “Touch each dot and say its sound: /s/ /a/ /t/. Now slide and say it fast. Sat!”

Tip. Keep each sound short and clean: /t/, not “tuh.” A clipped sound blends into a word far more easily.

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Kindergarten · Phonics

First letter sounds: s, a, t, p, i, n

For youHow to use this in 5 minutes

  1. Say the sound. Say: “This is s. It says /s/, like the start of sun. Your turn.” Point to each picture as you go.
  2. Trace it. Say: “Start at the yellow dot and say /s/ while you trace.” Two traces, then one on their own.
  3. Read a word. Say: “Touch each dot and say its sound: /s/ /a/ /t/. Now slide and say it fast. Sat!”

Tip. Keep each sound short and clean: /t/, not “tuh.” A clipped sound blends into a word far more easily.

Say it, then trace it

Ss
Aa
Tt
Pp
Ii
Nn

Touch each dot, then slide and read

sat
pin
tap
nap
sit
pan
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Kindergarten · Phonics

Answer key

First letter sounds: s, a, t, p, i, n

Say it, then trace it

  • Ss says /s/, as in sun
  • Aa says /a/, as in apple
  • Tt says /t/, as in tent
  • Pp says /p/, as in pig
  • Ii says /i/, as in igloo
  • Nn says /n/, as in nest

Touch each dot, then slide and read

  • sat: /s/ /a/ /t/, sat
  • pin: /p/ /i/ /n/, pin
  • tap: /t/ /a/ /p/, tap
  • nap: /n/ /a/ /p/, nap
  • sit: /s/ /i/ /t/, sit
  • pan: /p/ /a/ /n/, pan

If it’s hard

  • If a sound won’t stick, give it a motion, like a snake’s hiss for /s/ or a tap on the table for /t/. Moving helps a young child remember.
  • If blending stalls, say the first two sounds together, /sa/, then add the last: /sa/ /t/, sat.
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