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This hub gives you everything you need to support your child's reading and math practice at home. Explore sounds, sight words, printable charts, and expert tips — all in one place.
Letter Sounds & Blends
Interactive reference for all consonant combinations, vowel patterns, and R-controlled sounds from Levels 5A–3A.
100 Sight Words
The most important words for your child to recognize instantly. Practice both the A-side and B-side lists.
Downloadable Charts
Printable reference sheets for Alphabet Sounds, Consonant Combinations, Vowel Sounds, and more.
At-Home Practice Tips
Evidence-based strategies to make daily practice feel natural, fun, and effective for your child.
How to use this hub
A quick guide for parents
Step 1 — Know your child's level
Your instructor will tell you which level your child is working on (e.g., Reading 4A, Math 5A). Use the Sounds tab to find their current patterns.
Step 2 — Practice the sounds
Tap each sound on the Sounds page to see example words. Spend 5–10 minutes a day having your child say each sound and word aloud.
Step 3 — Review sight words daily
Flip through the Sight Words list like flashcards. Aim for instant recognition — no sounding out. Even 5 words per day adds up fast.
Step 4 — Download & print charts
Post the alphabet chart or consonant chart somewhere visible at home — the refrigerator, their desk, or a bedroom wall works great.
Sounds Reference Guide
Choose a level to explore sounds your child is practicing
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Tap any word to hear it read aloud. Works on phone and desktop.
Reading 5A — Letter Sounds
Individual consonants and short vowel words
Letter Sounds (A–Z)
Red = vowels · Blue = consonants · 🔊 Tap a card to hear the word!
Aa
🍎
apple
Bb
⚽
ball
Cc
☕
cup
Dd
🪆
doll
Ee
🥚
egg
Ff
🐟
fish
Gg
🐐
goat
Hh
🐴
horse
Ii
🏔️
igloo
Jj
🫙
jar
Kk
🔑
key
Ll
🍋
lemon
Mm
🌙
moon
Nn
🥅
net
Oo
🐙
octopus
Pp
✏️
pencil
Qq
👑
queen
Rr
💍
ring
Ss
☀️
sun
Tt
🐢
turtle
Uu
☂️
umbrella
Vv
🚐
van
Ww
🧱
wall
Xx
📦
box
Yy
🧶
yarn
Zz
🦓
zebra
3-Letter Word Practice
a
bat
cap
sad
fan
mad
e
red
ten
bed
leg
hen
i
hip
sit
win
pig
kid
o
dog
box
pot
log
fox
u
bug
mud
cup
tub
gum
100 Important Words to Know
High-frequency words your child should recognize instantly
💡 How to practice
Point to each word and have your child say it instantly — without sounding it out. Tap any word to hear it and highlight it. Tap again to un-highlight. Aim for 5–10 words per day.
Downloadable Resources
Charts, guides, and instruction videos — click to open
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Reading Resources
🔤 Interactive Sounds Reference →
💡 Also see the Level 5A interactive sounds chart →
💡 Also see the Level 4A interactive blends chart →
Vowel Sounds Chart
All vowel patterns
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Consonant Combinations Chart
All blends reference
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4A Consonant Combinations
Audio sounds reference
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4A/3A Vowel Sounds
Audio sounds reference
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4A/3A 100 Important Words
Level-specific sight words
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100 Important Words Chart
Printable sight word list
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4A Instruction Video
How to practice at home
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💡 Also see the Level 3A interactive sounds chart →
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Math Resources
🔤 Vowel Patterns Reference →At-Home Practice Tips
How to support your child between Kumon sessions
Same time, every day
Pick a consistent 15–20 minute window (after school or before bed works well). Routine removes resistance — your child knows what to expect.
Praise effort, not results
Say "I love how hard you tried" instead of "You're so smart." Effort-based praise builds resilience and keeps kids from avoiding hard things.
Sight words as flashcards
Write the 100 words on index cards. Go through 10 per day. Move mastered words to a "done" pile — kids love seeing the stack grow.
Say sounds out loud
When practicing blends, always say them aloud — not just read them silently. "bl says buh-luh" said clearly, then in a word: "blast." Repetition builds automaticity.
Read together daily
Even 10 minutes of reading aloud (you read, or they read to you) builds vocabulary, fluency, and love of reading. Let them choose the book whenever possible.
Don't correct mid-sentence
If your child makes a mistake while reading, wait until they finish the sentence before gently correcting. Mid-sentence correction can break confidence and flow.
Review before you advance
If your child struggles with a sound or blend, slow down and repeat it multiple days before moving to the next one. Mastery beats speed every time in Kumon.
Aim for 80–90% accuracy
Perfect scores aren't the goal. If your child gets 80–90% right, they're in the ideal learning zone — challenged but not overwhelmed.
Celebrate small wins
Finishing worksheets, learning 5 new sight words, or reading a whole page without help — all worth celebrating. Small wins compound into big progress.
How to read the blends charts with your child
Step 1 — Point to the header (e.g., bl_). Say "This is the bl blend. It makes the sound buh-luh."
Step 2 — Point to the first word (blast). Ask your child to blend the sounds: "b-l-a-s-t… blast!"
Step 3 — Go through 3–5 words per blend, then pause and ask: "Can you think of another bl word?"
Step 4 — Come back to tricky blends on future days. Repetition is the point — not speed.
Step 2 — Point to the first word (blast). Ask your child to blend the sounds: "b-l-a-s-t… blast!"
Step 3 — Go through 3–5 words per blend, then pause and ask: "Can you think of another bl word?"
Step 4 — Come back to tricky blends on future days. Repetition is the point — not speed.