Beginning Sounds
Find the first sound of each word, one of the first steps toward reading.
Beginning Sounds at a glance.
Beginning Sounds is working on one of the first steps needed for learning to read. It helps learners start their phonics journey by learning the initial sounds so that eventually they can sound out the other parts of words as well. This is key in helping students quickly decode and read texts.
- Ages
- Pre-K to 3rd grade
- Languages
- English and Spanish
Up to 4 students, each with their own targets.
- Pick up to 4 students and choose Beginning Sounds.
- Set it up for each student and the level or categories you want.
- Score each answer C, A or W on the student’s card, or let the tap score itself where the student picks the answer.
- See progress by goal and by area, and copy a ready summary into your progress note.
Pairs well with Beginning Sounds.
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Rhyming Identification
Listen to two words and decide: do they rhyme?
Rhyming Match
Listen to 7 words and find the 4 that rhyme.
Sentence Experiment
Listen to sentences and break them into their parts.
Frequently asked questions.
What does Beginning Sounds work on?
Find the first sound of each word, one of the first steps toward reading. It works on phonological awareness, early language, letters, phonics.
What ages is it for?
Pre-K to 3rd grade. You set the level and content for each student, so the same activity can be easier or harder.
Is Beginning Sounds in Spanish?
Yes. Beginning Sounds is in English and Spanish.
How do I see progress?
Score each answer C, A or W on the student’s card. Every answer goes into the student’s progress page, by goal and by area, with a summary you can copy into a progress note.
Can I use it in teletherapy or with a group?
Yes. Play with up to 4 students at once, each with their own settings and scores, at the table or by sharing the browser tab in Zoom, Teams or Meet.
Which plan includes Beginning Sounds?
Every plan includes all 90+ activities. Try it free for 14 days; after that Basic Professional is $29 a month.
Try all 90+ activities free for 14 days
All 90+ activities are included in every plan. Then it’s $29 a month.
