Why Our English Alphabet Cards Are Phonetically Accurate (and Why That Matters for Your Child)

When it comes to teaching young children to read, not all alphabet cards are created equal. Many sets on the market prioritize cute pictures over phonetic accuracy, which can make early reading confusing and slow down literacy development.

Our English Alphabet Cards are designed to be phonetically accurate, meaning every word was carefully chosen to match the true sound of its letter. For example, “Sun” for S gives the clear /s/ sound, unlike words such as “Snake,” which introduce blends too early and can confuse little learners.

Why Phonetic Accuracy Matters

➜ Pure sounds = better learning: Children hear the correct letter sound without extra blends.

➜ Letter → sound → word consistency: Phonetic accuracy helps kids connect letters to sounds and words naturally.

➜ Supports early reading & spelling: Phonics research shows strong letter–sound correspondence builds literacy skills faster and more confidently.

Strong Phonetic Matches in Our Deck

Most of our cards align perfectly with the letter’s most common sound, making them ideal for early learning:

• A – Apple (/a/)
• B – Balloon (/b/)
• C – Cat (/k/)
• D – Dog (/d/)
• F – Flower (/f/)
• H – Home (/h/)

These examples help your child make the essential connection from letters → sounds → words, forming the foundation for confident reading and speaking.

Why Our Cards Stand Out

By combining phonetic accuracy with our one word + one picture method, upper and lower case letters, and hand-painted watercolour illustrations, these cards grow with your child. They support learning from letter recognition to first words, all through playful, engaging activities.

Give your little one a head start on reading and speaking with our English Alphabet Cards which are designed with both education and play in mind.