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Life & fun · August 24, 2026

ABC Phonics

Teach kids all 43 English phonics sounds through joyful play

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What it does

Tap 43 phonics sounds. Play 15 phonics games. Sing songs. Trace letters. Speak into the mic and watch the world react. Built on synthetic phonics for ages 2–6 — offline, no surprise ads, free to start.

43 interactive phonemes, free printables, phonics games, and parent guides for teaching synthetic phonics — free, at home or in the classroom. Plus the ABC Phonics & Sounds app for ages 2–6.

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