Welcome to today’s episode of the For Littles Podcast!

Today, you get to curl up, stretch out, and prowl around because you are a cat! Whether you’re a playful kitten or a sleepy kitty, one thing is for sure—cats have amazing ears that help them listen to every little sound around them. And in this episode, we’re using those sharp kitty ears to hear the very first sound in words!

Get ready to pounce on beginning sounds as we play and explore like a curious cat. So, flick your tail, perk up your ears, and let’s get started—meow!

Soar Like a Bald Eagle!

Flap, flap—whoosh! Do you feel the wind beneath your wings? That’s because today, you are a bald eagle, soaring high above the land! With your sharp eyes, you can spot a tiny fish in the water below, and with your powerful wings, you glide through the sky with ease. But do you know what makes you an even stronger eagle? Using your listening ears to hear the very first sound in words!

Welcome to Level 8 of the For Littles Podcast!

In this next level, we’re soaring to new heights as we strengthen an important early literacy skill—isolating beginning sounds in words! This skill is regularly assessed for kindergarten readiness and should be nurtured in pre-K to set the foundation for strong reading development.

Just like in Level 7, we’re making this learning adventure extra fun by stepping into the world of different animals! Each episode, you’ll get to become a new creature, using your ears to listen closely and your voice to practice those important beginning sounds.

To kick off Level 8, we’re taking flight as one of the most majestic birds in America—the bald eagle! A symbol of strength and freedom, the bald eagle is the perfect way to start this journey. Get ready to spread your wings and sharpen your listening skills as we soar into the world of sounds!

Let’s fly!

Let’s make believe! In this episode, we’ll swing into rhyming fun while pretending to be monkeys. You’ll practice isolating the beginning and ending sounds of rhyming words, boosting your skills in onset, rhyme, and phonological awareness. This is one of four lively stories where you’ll step into the playful world of make-believe animals, making this monkey adventure an exciting way to learn!

Let’s make believe! In this episode, we’ll scurry into rhyming fun while pretending to be mice. You’ll practice isolating the beginning and ending sounds of rhyming words, sharpening your skills in onset, rhyme, and phonological awareness. This is one of four creative stories where you’ll step into the tiny world of make-believe animals, making this mouse adventure a delightful way to learn!

Let’s make believe! In this episode, we’ll dive into rhyming words while pretending to be elephants. You’ll practice isolating the beginning and ending sounds of rhyming words, strengthening your skills in onset, rhyme, and phonological awareness. This is one of four imaginative stories where you’ll step into the world of make-believe animals, bringing a unique elephant twist to your learning journey!

Let’s make believe! In this episode, we’ll explore rhyming words while pretending to be animals like dogs. You’ll practice isolating the beginning and ending sounds of rhyming words, building essential skills in onset, rhyme, and phonological awareness. This is one of four playful stories where you’ll step into the world of make-believe animals, adding a fresh twist to your learning adventure!

In this playful level of For Littles phonological awareness, sound stories, we’re practicing rhyming skills to boost early language and reading development! Your little one will explore how words sound alike, how to isolate a beginning sound in how do to identify the rhyming part of a word, helping build phonological awareness for reading success. Join us as we take a turn on these fun stories and instead of going on trips and adventures we will be pretending to be various animals.

In this Level 6 Sound Awareness Series episode, “Park,” we’re focusing on syllable omission by omitting the first syllable in two-syllable words. Using playful, park-themed examples, we’ll help young learners strengthen their phonological awareness skills while imagining a fun day outdoors.

Join us for this engaging episode as we take learning to the next level—one syllable at a time!

Welcome to another episode in our Level 6 Sound Awareness Series! In “Farm,” we’re practicing syllable omission by focusing on omitting the first syllable in two-syllable words. Through fun, farm-inspired examples, we’ll help young learners develop essential phonological awareness skills while exploring the sights and sounds of life on the farm.

Let’s get ready to cultivate some early literacy skills together—one syllable at a time!