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Why custom phonics cards work better for grade 1

A first grader's sound lessons follow a specific sequence, so phonics flashcards grade 1 work best when they match the exact letters and patterns taught that week.

Cards follow your school's scope and sequence, not a generic order.
Photos of worksheets are read, so you do not retype word lists.
Missed sounds return sooner, while mastered ones appear less often.
Cards can be reviewed in the browser on the free plan.

Example grade 1 phonics flashcards (short vowels and digraphs)

What sound do the letters sh make together?/sh/, as in ship. Two letters that make one sound are called a digraph.

What is a consonant blend?Two or more consonants said together with each keeping its sound, like st in stop.

What does the silent e do in the word cake?It makes the vowel a say its long name, /ā/, while the e itself is not pronounced.

What sound do the vowel letters ai usually make?Long a, as in rain or train. The two vowels work together as a vowel team.

What is a CVC word? Give the pattern for dog.Consonant-vowel-consonant. Dog is /d/ /ŏ/ /g/, with a short o sound in the middle.

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Built from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, slide deck, notes or a photo of a worksheet. Text on photos is read with text recognition.

Spaced repetition

Cards a child misses come back sooner, so letter sounds stick without endless drilling.

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How it works

Upload your phonics list

Add a word list, sound chart or a photo of a worksheet.

Generate flashcards

Review the cards and edit any that need changing before studying.

Study in short sessions

Spaced repetition schedules the cards that are harder to remember.

Generic printable sets cover sounds your class may not have reached yet. Uploading your own word lists or decodable readers keeps the cards aligned with what children are reading.

Short daily sessions with spaced repetition help early readers retain letter-sound pairs, and you can edit any card before studying.

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Frequently asked questions

How many phonics cards should a grade 1 student practice at once?

Most first graders do better with a small batch of new sounds per session, since letter-sound pairs need repetition. Spaced repetition then brings back older cards as they are needed.

What order should grade 1 phonics sounds be taught in?

Many programs start with consonant sounds and short vowels, then add digraphs like sh and ch, then long vowel patterns. Follow your school's scope and sequence so the flashcards match the lessons.

Can I make flashcards from a photo of a worksheet?

Yes, photos of pages are read with text recognition, so you can upload them directly. Check the generated cards for any misread letters before studying.

Do I need to pay to export phonics flashcards?

Exporting to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV is a Plus feature, at $39 a year or $7.99 a month. The free plan lets you study flashcards in the browser with 3 generations a month.

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