Book 1: Short "a" Words

Book 1: Short “a” Words introduces children to early reading through simple, decodable words that focus on the short “a” vowel sound.

This book is designed for children who are beginning to blend sounds and are ready to move beyond letter recognition. By focusing on one vowel sound at a time, children can practice reading with confidence while building foundational phonics skills.

The short “a” sound is often one of the first vowel sounds taught in beginning reading, making this book a natural next step after learning the alphabet.

This book is ideal for:

• Children who recognize letters and are ready to begin blending sounds
• Early readers learning their first vowel sounds
• Parents and homeschool families following a structured reading approach
• Children who benefit from focused, step-by-step learning

Book 1: Short “a” Words can be used on its own for targeted practice or as part of the Beginning Reading Program – Complete Set for a guided, start-to-finish reading experience.

By keeping the focus narrow and predictable, this book helps children build confidence as they begin reading real words—one sound at a time.