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Turn your letter sheets into simple ABC flashcards

Printed alphabet cards work, but they can't match your child's letters, words and sounds. Upload a photo or PDF and get flashcards you can study right away.

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Why custom ABC flashcards beat a generic printout

Printable ABC flashcards are easy to find, and they're fine for a first look at the alphabet. They don't reflect the exact letters, sounds or example words your child is working on at school, though, and they can't adjust when a letter keeps getting missed.

  • Start with four to six letters at a time and review them before adding more.
  • Pair each uppercase letter with its lowercase form once recognition is steady.
  • Use one clear sound or picture word per card so the answer is easy to check.
  • Keep sessions short, about five to ten minutes, and end on a letter the learner knows.
Example alphabet flashcards for early readers
Which letter comes right after D?E. The alphabet runs A, B, C, D, E, F in order.
What sound does the letter B make?/b/ as in ball. Both lips press together, then release.
Which letters are vowels in English?A, E, I, O and U, with Y sometimes acting as a vowel.
What is the lowercase form of the capital letter G?g. Uppercase and lowercase share the same name and sound.
What is a common word that starts with the letter S?Sun, which uses the /s/ sound, a soft hissing sound.
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Built from your material

Upload a photo of a letter chart, a PDF worksheet or handwritten notes. Text is read from images, so a snapped page is enough.

Spaced repetition

Cards you miss come back sooner, and letters you know slip to longer gaps, so practice stays focused.

Simple, clear cards

Each card has one question on the front and one short answer on the back, which suits early readers.

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Upload your letters

Add a PDF, image, DOCX, PPTX or plain text with the letters or words you want to practice.

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Study a little each day

Work through the deck in the browser and let spaced repetition decide what comes back next.

Generating cards from your own material keeps the practice on target. A teacher's letter sheet, a phonics worksheet or a photo of a classroom poster can become a deck in minutes, and the same deck can be reviewed daily with spaced repetition.

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Frequently asked questions

How many letters should a beginner learn per session?

Most early learners do well with four to six new letters at a time, reviewed daily before adding more. Begin with letters whose sounds are easy to tell apart, such as b and m.

Should uppercase and lowercase letters be taught together?

Many teachers introduce uppercase first, then pair each letter with its lowercase form once recognition is steady. Flashcards can show both forms so the learner sees the match.

Can I export these flashcards to print or another app?

Exports are a paid feature. Plus unlocks PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, while the free plan lets you study in the browser.

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Students with a school email get 40% off. No credit card is needed to start on the free plan.

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