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.
For caregivers
Use Petals for short, playful alphabet moments—at home, on the go, or wherever curiosity shows up.
Choose one or two letters at a time. A few focused minutes can feel more inviting than a long session.
Name the letter, make its sound, and look for it in everyday words, signs, books, and labels.
Use the celebration button after a lesson. The progress board remembers each completed letter on this device.
Try this together
Start with a favorite letter or one from your child’s name.
Listen to the sound, notice the example words, and talk about what you see.
Trace the letter, then celebrate it to add a bright check to the progress board.
Petals works with keyboard navigation, visible focus outlines, and clear labels. Read-aloud uses your browser’s speech feature when it is available.
Use Tab to move between cards and buttons, then Enter or Space to select.
Use Say it! or Hear the prompt to play the letter and sound.
Trace with a finger, stylus, or mouse. Clear the page anytime for a fresh start.