Learning to read requires effort, but it should not be boring. By using the power of a computer to allow children to immediately get to where reading is fun, Bridge to Reading lets them to enjoy reading from the beginning, so that they will continue to enjoy it. Bridge to Reading takes a non-reading child over the threshold to reading for meaning. When learning to read is fun, your child is on the road to success. Letter Sounds Letter Sounds is a free program that provides young children an introduction to the idea of letter sounds and phonics.
Children drag a picture to the letter that the word that describes the picture starts with.
A sound card and speakers are needed to hear the voice that makes sure the child knows exactly what word describes the picture and to reinforce the relationship between the letter and its sound. There is also a link to Active Learning Projects , a storehouse of hands-on, fun, educational activities. Links Educational and other links to sites on the World Wide Web.