{"product_id":"match-up-abc-first-sounds","title":"MatchUp: My First ABC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatchUp™ My First ABC\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces young children to the building blocks of reading through playful phonetic matching. Instead of simply memorizing the alphabet, children are encouraged to “sound it out” by pairing high-quality, soft felt letters with familiar objects that begin with the same sound. By connecting A to Apple or S to Sun, children move beyond rote learning to build strong phonemic awareness—the essential foundation for reading and spelling. This hands-on approach supports early literacy while making learning intuitive, engaging, and confidence-building.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Play?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaying is simple and fun, making it easy for young explorers to jump right in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLay Out the Pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e - Place the felt alphabet letters and picture tiles face up on a flat surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePick A Letter\u003c\/b\u003e- Ask your child to choose a letter and say its sound out loud (e.g, “A – ah”).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFind the Matching Sound - \u003c\/b\u003e Encourage your child to look for the picture that begins with the same sound, (e.g the \/sss\/ sound.) Watch the lightbulb go off as they grab the Sun!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake The Match\u003c\/strong\u003e: Encourage your child to physically press the felt letter and with matching the object together. This tactile-kinesthetic learning helps \"lock in\" the connection between the shape of the letter and the sound it makes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSay it Together\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeat the sound and word slowly to reinforce phonemic awareness and confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kiddyko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44959735677104,"sku":null,"price":1299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/0985\/1056\/files\/MatchUp_ABC_7.png?v=1778232603","url":"https:\/\/www.kiddyko.com\/products\/match-up-abc-first-sounds","provider":"Kiddyko","version":"1.0","type":"link"}