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Better Alphabet® Cards *Preorder - Ships 7/21*

Better Alphabet® Cards *Preorder - Ships 7/21*

This card pack includes 26 beautifully illustrated letter sound cards to use alongside the Better Alphabet Song®.

  • Using muscle memory to accelerate mastery in as little as 2 weeks for Early Pre-K and Pre-K
  • 26 letter cards with key prompts (e.g. A says /a/ and a says /ā)
  • Aligning to the Secret Stories Better Alphabet® Song
  • Picture & key word(s) to match for any letter that has a Secret Story

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What's Included

This card pack includes 26 beautifully illustrated letter sound cards to sing with the Better Alphabet Song®. Research demonstrates that Melodic mnemonics enhance recall by engaging students’ attention and creating strong memory connections.  By using a simple, repeating tune, students effortlessly (and quickly) master letter names and sounds. Traditional songs and methods rely on memorization, while this approach taps into the brain's natural ability to store and process pitch, rhythm, and intonation. The Secret Stories Better Alphabet® focuses on the most common sounds of each letter first and incorporates actions to reinforce the sound-symbol connection. The song is part of the Secret Stories® phonics resources.

 

Remember: The Better Alphabet Song works best if students are using their “muscle mouths,” to articulate each sound, and their “eye glue” making sound-symbol connections as they sing!

 

The Better Alphabet cards are for teachers to use during a whole or small group lessons, or one-on-one with students. You may also use the cards for partner games, and center activities.

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Benefits

✔ Accelerates Learning: Cuts down the time it takes to master phonics
✔ Fits Any Curriculum: Use as a supplement or standalone tool
✔ Proven with All Learners: Works for early readers, struggling readers, ESL, and more
✔ Engages the Whole Brain: Stories, songs, and visuals activate multiple learning pathways

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🏆 The ONLY ESSA Level 1 Phonics Tool


With an Average Effect Size of 1.62

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No More Confusing Rules—Just Logical, Memorable Stories

Forget traditional memorization methods. Secret Stories reveals simple and fun "secrets" behind phonics patterns through engaging stories your child will naturally remember, effortlessly decoding words from day one.

Essential Literacy Skills Your Child Will Master

Confident Learning

Eliminate reading frustration, making literacy fun and engaging.

Spelling Accuracy

Naturally spell words correctly without repetitive drills.

Independent Writing

Gain confidence expressing ideas clearly and accurately.

Confident Reading & Decoding

lnstantly decode new words by understanding the logic behind letter sounds.

Enhanced Vocabulary & Comprehension

Understand words and texts easily through intuitive learning.

Trusted by Hundreds of Thousands of Families Nationwide

Secret Stories is the only homeschool-friendly phonics kit with ESSA Tier I evidence and an average effect size of 1.62—far above industry standards. Your child will read sooner, better, and with less stress.

How it works

Kids Hear the Secrets & Instantly Understand

Traditional phonics requires memorization. Secret Stories reveals the hidden logic behind letter sounds using engaging, brain-based stories that stick.

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Instantly Apply the Secrets in Reading & Writing

Instead of guessing or memorizing, kids use the stories immediately to decode and spell words correctly.

Confidence Grows & Literacy Accelerates—Without Frustration

The more kids read, the more the secrets reinforce themselves—leading to faster progress, higher fluency, and a love for reading.

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Brain-Based Learning

Uses cognitive neuroscience to align with natural learning processes.

Effortless Decoding

Helps kids stop guessing and start reading.

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Perfect for Any Learner

Supports struggling readers, ESL students, and early learners.

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