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Literacy · Ages 3-6 - say each familiar word naturally before stretching its first sound

First Sound Safari

Now playing: Starter Try it first · 5 rounds

Say the picture word together, then choose its first letter. You can also press its number.
Focus skills Literacy Beginning Sounds Letter Sound Connection Phonological Awareness Visual Vocabulary

First Sound Safari

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  5. Round 5
Which letter starts this word? A bright sun. The word is sun.

Say the word slowly and listen to its first sound.

Coach this round

Coach the first sound.

Try saying
Say the word slowly and stretch only the very first sound.
Look for
Your child listening to the beginning of the word before picking a letter.
Next tiny step
Find another room object that starts with the same sound.

After this level

Try Growing Sounds. Members · 8 planned rounds Eight beginning-sound rounds with more vocabulary and three-choice listening practice.
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Level roadmap

Starter rounds introduce the game. Growing levels add member practice, Challenge adds premium depth, and Adventure adds the longest ready path when available.

  1. Level 1 · Starter Starter

    A short, calm first round that introduces the game idea.

    Five short rounds already suitable for the first 1.0 launch experience.

    Ready to tryFree Starter
    5 planned rounds Current level
  2. Level 2 · Growing Growing Sounds

    A longer member round that repeats the skill with a little more variety.

    Eight beginning-sound rounds with more vocabulary and three-choice listening practice.

    Ready to tryMembers
    8 planned rounds Play level
  3. Level 3 · Challenge Challenge First Sounds

    A deeper review path for kids who are ready for more focus and more rounds.

    Twelve listening rounds with more similar beginning-sound choices.

    Ready to tryPremium
    12 planned rounds Play level
  4. Level 4 · Adventure First Sound Safari: Adventure Sounds

    The longest path, designed for deeper premium play and future themed-pack expansion.

    Listen for beginning sounds across a longer safari of familiar picture words.

    Ready to tryPremium
    20 planned rounds Play level
Continue away from the screen

Try a picture-word moment.

  1. ChoosePoint to a picture in a book or around the room.
  2. NameSay the word slowly together.
  3. ConnectAsk what sound or letter the word starts with.
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