Mike Wood, the visionary founder of LeapFrog Enterprises, known for revolutionizing children's literacy, passed away at 72 ...

which is all about the sounds that make up words. Children start by learning the letters and the sounds they make, and how to put them together to make and read simple words. Then they learn how ...

Children need to learn each letter and the corresponding sound to pronounce and write words correctly. As they broaden their ...

It helps children hear, identify and use different letter sounds that distinguish one word from another. Children usually develop an awareness of these letter sounds at around 4 or 5 years old.

It's in giving kids a chance to answer. That's what gets them thinking and when learning happens. 3. They talk about letter sounds—not just names or shapes Savvy parents make a point to talk ...