Invite children to sort words by the sounds they hear in them, analyze whole words, compare and contrast word elements, and discriminate among similar sounds. Includes objects for 23 initial letter sounds, including ch and ll. Plus all Spanish digraphs (ch, ll, rr), blends in various positions within the word, plus some dual vowel combinations. Includes 91 objects, 91 word cards, 23 letter label cards, 4 two-sided sorting mats, Teaching Notes, and sturdy storage box.