Before a child learns what a written letter looks like, it helps for them to get used to its sound first — how it's pronounced, and how it starts words they already know. This builds a sense of the letter as a living sound, not an abstract symbol.

Pre-reading age children pick up sounds more easily through playful repetition than formal memorization.

"Find the letter" game: say the sound of a letter, and ask your child to bring something from around the house that starts with that sound.

Sound-imitation game: take turns saying the letter sound in different ways (quiet, loud, slow), and let your child copy you while laughing.

Singing the letters during a car ride or bath time turns repetition into a fun moment rather than a school drill.

Use family members' names, favorite toys, or foods your child loves as examples for letters — linking to what's familiar makes it easier to remember.

While shopping or walking in the park, ask your child to spot letter sounds in signs or things around them.

It's normal for a child to mix up two similarly sounding letters for a while; this is a natural part of learning and tends to fade with repetition.

Keep each session short and fun, and end it before your child loses interest — it's better for them to ask for more later than to feel bored.