Hearing the First Sound

Story Brief #11

Every word starts with a sound.

🎯 Your mission

Match the sound to the letters.

⚡ The twist

Some letters are sneaky. Watch for the silent ones.

What you'll learn · 1 of 3

Every word starts with a sound. To hear it, say the word slowly and stretch the start. Try mmm-moon.

What you'll learn · 2 of 3

The first sound is /m/. Try sss-sock. The first sound is /s/.

What you'll learn · 3 of 3

Your grown-up can say a word and you say just the first sound. Fan? /f/! You can feel it on your lips and tongue.

Key points

1 of 3

What is the first sound in sock?

2 of 3

What is the first sound in fan?

3 of 3

Which word starts with /m/ like moon?

Nice work!

You got 0 of 3 right.

🎯

We'll pick a lesson that matches exactly how well you're reading right now.

✨ More to explore

🏆 Try this week: Teach the new sound to a younger sibling or pet.

👨‍👩‍👧 At dinner: “What sound did you learn today? Can you teach it to me?”

Send it to a parent or fellow reader. 5 minutes is all it takes.

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