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Make custom letter flashcards from your own worksheets

Nearby shops may stock printed alphabet sets, but DeckOwl builds letter flashcards from the worksheets, photos and notes you already have.

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Why build your own letter flashcards

Nearby shops often stock printed alphabet sets, but those cover only the letters the publisher chose. Making your own letter flashcards from the worksheets, photos or notes you already have lets you focus on the letters your child is learning this week.

  • Use the exact letters and words from your child's current worksheet.
  • Photos of printed pages are read with text recognition, so you can skip typing.
  • Spaced repetition brings back the letters that need more practice.
  • Plus adds exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV for printing or other apps.
Example letter sound flashcards for early readers
Which letter comes right after G in the alphabet?H
What sound does the letter C make in the word cat?/k/, the hard C sound
What is the lowercase form of the capital letter Q?q
What sound does the letter M make in the word map?/m/, made with the lips closed and the sound carried through the nose
What sound does the short vowel a make in the word hat?/æ/, a short vowel sound like the a in cat
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Works from your worksheets

Upload a PDF, slide deck, or a photo of a letter page and get flashcards drawn from that exact material.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards you miss come back sooner, so the letters that are harder to remember get more practice.

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The free plan lets you study on any device with a browser, with three generations each month.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a worksheet, a PDF, a set of notes, or a clear photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.

Generate your flashcards

DeckOwl turns the letters, words and sounds in your material into front and back cards.

Review on a schedule

Study a short set each day and let spaced repetition bring back the cards you find difficult.

Short daily sessions with a small group of letters work better than one long session. Pair each letter with a picture and its sound, then review the cards you miss more often.

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Frequently asked questions

How many new letters should a flashcard set cover at once?

Many early readers do well with three to five new letters per session, with earlier letters reviewed alongside them. Keeping the group small helps children recall each letter's shape and sound.

How can flashcards help with letter sounds?

Put the letter on one side and a familiar word with its starting sound on the other, such as B for ball. Saying the sound aloud while looking at the card builds the link between symbol and sound.

Can DeckOwl read a photo of a worksheet?

Yes, images such as photos of pages are read with text recognition, and you can generate flashcards from them. Clear, well-lit photos give the most accurate results.

Can I export my letter flashcards?

Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are included in the Plus plan, which costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.

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