What do the letters say? Here’s how to teach the basic alphabet sounds. We’ve included a list from A to Z with recommended sounds to focus on for each letter along with specific words to use as examples.

Soggy little pieces of cardboard mush lay waste around my daughter’s crib as I reach in to pick her up. The remnants of her naptime snack lies in shreds between blankets, pacis, and stuffed animals. No I don’t let my babies eat in their crib. They just often decide that a book would be a nice treat.