Beginning Sound — What Starts With…?
Hear a letter and tap the picture that starts with that sound. First phonics, still audio-first.
K3Ages 5–6 · 2–4 min
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How to play Beginning Sound
- 1Open Beginning Sound and tap Play.
- 2Follow the spoken prompt. There is almost no reading on the play screen.
- 3Tap or drag to answer. A miss is gentle — try again.
- 4Play a few rounds, then pick another game from the hub.
Beginning Sound FAQ
- Does my child need an account?
- No. Open the page and tap Play. Stars for this visit stay in this browser. We do not create child profiles.
- Can I use this on a classroom tablet?
- Yes. It is a web page. Turn on Classroom size, then project or pass the tablet around.
- Is this K1, K2, or K3?
- Each game is tagged for a kindergarten year. Some games fit two years. Use the K1 / K2 / K3 filters on the home page.