For caregivers

A gentle guide for learning together

Use Petals for short, playful alphabet moments—at home, on the go, or wherever curiosity shows up.

Helpful learning tips

Keep it short and cheerful

Choose one or two letters at a time. A few focused minutes can feel more inviting than a long session.

Say, point, and notice

Name the letter, make its sound, and look for it in everyday words, signs, books, and labels.

Celebrate effort

Use the celebration button after a lesson. The progress board remembers each completed letter on this device.

Try this together

A simple 3-step routine

  1. 1

    Pick a letter

    Start with a favorite letter or one from your child’s name.

  2. 2

    Explore together

    Listen to the sound, notice the example words, and talk about what you see.

  3. 3

    Practice and celebrate

    Trace the letter, then celebrate it to add a bright check to the progress board.

Make learning comfortable

Petals works with keyboard navigation, visible focus outlines, and clear labels. Read-aloud uses your browser’s speech feature when it is available.

Keyboard

Use Tab to move between cards and buttons, then Enter or Space to select.

Read aloud

Use Say it! or Hear the prompt to play the letter and sound.

Writing practice

Trace with a finger, stylus, or mouse. Clear the page anytime for a fresh start.