Mystery Reveal: How Many Sounds?
Count the sounds in each word to reveal a hidden picture.
Listen to the word. Build it with one piece for each sound.
Count the sounds in each word to reveal a hidden picture.
Change one sound at a time to build a chain of four-sound words like slip, slap, flap.
Follow the words that have four sounds. Words with three sounds block the way.
Sort words by how many sounds they have. Watch out: letters are not the same as sounds.
Practice reading and spelling words where one vowel is closed in by a consonant, so the vowel usually makes its short sound.
Learn about Short Vowels & Closed Syllables