This book provides a structured means of introducing the concept of letters representing the sounds that make up words. Each of the 26 letters of the alphabet is presented in both upper and lower case along with its finger spelling. Sounds associated with letters are carefully presented. A detailed explanation telling how each sound is produced, along with a diagram showing the mouth formation, is given for each consonant and short vowel sound.
Words beginning with each sound/letter are pictured showing up to 20 pictures for each sound.
Introduction
Part I Introducing Sounds and Letters
Letters and Sounds
Matching Upper and Lower Case Letters
Upper/Lower Case Letters in Proper Names
Part II Associating Sounds, Letters & Words
Picture Sound/Letter/Word Games and Activities
Listen and Think! Using Sounds as Clues
Final Sounds in Words
Middle Sounds in Words
Part III Sequencing Sounds and Letters in Words
Instructions
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Words, Picture Cards