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DeckOwl doesn't host ready-made alphabet sheets. Upload your own letter list, worksheet or photo and get English flashcards with spaced repetition. Printing as PDF is on the Plus plan.

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How to get printable alphabet flashcards in English

A child learning to read does not need a generic sheet as much as one that matches the letters, sounds and picture words they are working on right now. Instead of hunting for a download, you can take your own letter list or classroom handout and create printable alphabet flashcards from it. Each card shows a letter on one side and a sound or example word on the other.

Works with PDFs, slides, notes and photos of printed pages
Front and back cards for letters, sounds and example words
Spaced repetition shows weak letters more often
Free plan studies in the browser; PDF export is on Plus

Example English alphabet flashcards for early readers

Letter A: what sound does it make in "cat"?The short a sound, /æ/, as in cat, hat and map.

Letter C: what two sounds can it make?A hard /k/ as in cat, and a soft /s/ before e, i or y, as in city.

Letter G: when does it make a soft sound?Before e, i or y, as in gem and giant; before a, o or u it is usually hard, as in go.

Letter Q: what letter almost always follows it?U, as in queen, so qu is usually pronounced /kw/.

Letter Y: when does it act as a vowel?At the end of a word or syllable with no other vowel, as in gym and happy.

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Built from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, slide deck, notes file or a photo of a page. The text is read and turned into letter cards.

Spaced repetition

Cards you miss come back sooner, so letter sounds and picture words stick without re-sorting the deck by hand.

Print or export

Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, so you can print a set or move it into another app.

How it works

Upload your letter source

Add a worksheet, a word list or a photo of a phonics page.

Generate the cards

DeckOwl creates front-and-back flashcards for each letter and its example words.

Study or print

Study in the browser on the free plan, or export a PDF on Plus.

Start with the letters being taught this week, then add the rest in small batches. Review the cards in short sessions, and let spaced repetition bring back the ones that are still hard. When the set is ready, Plus lets you export it as a PDF to print at home or in the classroom.

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Frequently asked questions

How many letters should a beginner flashcard set cover?

A basic set covers all 26 letters, usually in both uppercase and lowercase, with one picture word for each. Start with the letters a child is learning now, then add the rest in small batches.

How do I teach letter sounds with flashcards?

Show the letter and say its sound rather than its name, then show a word that starts with it. Spend more time on the letters that are missed most often.

Can I print DeckOwl flashcards?

PDF export is part of the Plus plan, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study generated cards in the browser, with 3 generations per month.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No, you can start on the free plan without a credit card. Students with a school email get 40% off Plus.

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