Learning letter sounds is one of the first steps in becoming a confident reader. When children recognize the sounds each letter makes, they can begin to sound out words and read independently. Here are a few simple ways to make learning letter sounds fun at home: 1. Sing the Alphabet Song with a Twist Instead of just singing the letters, say the sound each letter makes. For example: “A says /a/ as in apple” “B says /b/ as in ball” This makes the song interactive and reinforce