Phonogram Friends!

About Phonograms and Early Reading

Phonograms are letter combinations that represent specific sounds in the English language. Learning these sound-spelling relationships is a crucial step in early reading development.

How to Use This Tool:

• Click on a phonogram card to flip it over
• See and hear an example word containing the phonogram
• Practice making the sound yourself
• Adjust the speech speed using the slider if needed
• Reset all cards with the button below

Phonograms Included:

This tool includes 12 common phonograms: oa, ch, sh, th, ee, ai, oo, ph, wh, ea, ou, and ng. Each represents a specific sound pattern that children will encounter frequently in early reading.

Benefits for Early Readers:

• Develops phonemic awareness - the ability to hear and identify individual sounds
• Builds the connection between written letters and spoken sounds
• Introduces common sound patterns found in many English words
• Provides multi-sensory learning through visual, auditory, and interactive elements
• Supports independent practice with immediate audio feedback

Regular practice with phonograms helps children develop the decoding skills needed for reading fluency. For best results, incorporate phonogram practice into daily reading activities.