The Sound Map
Large color-coded sound map, 84 × 60 cm, to practice speech sounds and letter combinations together.
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Color tells the child how the letter sounds.
A playful and clear way to get started with reading.
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Short and playful sessions
Start with 5–15 minutes a day and adjust to your child's pace and interest.
26 letters – about 40 sounds
Color shows the child how it sounds
Step-by-step method
Designed to give your child a secure and positive start.
Fun & easy for the child
Joyful learning without pressure
Teach your child to read using colors
Color tells the child how the letter sounds.
Short and playful sessions
26 letters – about 40 sounds
Step-by-step method
Fun & easy for the child
A playful and clear way to get started with reading.
Current price and delivery shown at Amazon
Fast delivery | Free shipping with Prime
Colored Letters is a reading method developed in Sweden that uses colour as a visual cue to connect letters with speech sounds. The method is supported by books, a sound chart, practice materials and digital tools.
The color tells how the letter sounds
English has 26 letters but about 40 speech sounds. Letters and letter combinations therefore do not always sound the same way.
Colored Letters uses color as a visual clue to make the connection between letter and sound easier to discover.
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See the color → recognize the sound → read the word
How the method works
1
See the color
The color coding provides a visual clue directly in the text.
2
Get to know the sound
The child practices the connection between letters and sounds.
3
Start reading
When the sounds are recognized, it becomes easier to read words.
4
Move forward
The goal is normal, independent reading without colors.
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More material when you want to go further
Reading is Easy 2
The sequel for children who have learned the basics and are ready for more complex sound combinations and texts.
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Counting is Easy
Playful, step-by-step introduction to numbers and early math. Recommended from about 4 years.
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Over 5,000 products sold since 2020
Colored Letters has evolved continuously since 2020. To date, we have sold over 5,000 products through our previous sales channels and now also via Amazon.
Cumulative sales across all channels from 2020 through August 2026.
Developed for multiple languages
Colored Letters is available in Swedish, English, and German. Each language version is adapted to the language's own letter sounds and sound combinations.
For home and educational use
The material is designed for short, playful reading moments – at home with an adult or as a visual aid in preschool and other educational activities.
Pedagogical background and evaluation
We continuously evaluate how the method is used and develop the materials based on practical experience.
The entire library in the app
In the app, children can read, sing, and count. There are also games, stories, and interactive activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colored Letters?
Colored Letters is an educational method that uses colour as a visual cue to help children connect letters with speech sounds.
Do the colours replace letters?
No. Letters remain the foundation of reading. Colour provides an additional cue during learning.
What age is Colored Letters for?
The main materials are designed primarily for children at the beginning of their reading development. The core book is intended approximately for ages 3–8, although children develop at different rates and activities should be adapted accordingly.
How long should we practise?
Short, regular sessions are a useful starting point. Colored Letters recommends approximately 5–15 minutes at a time, depending on the child's energy and interest.
Ready to start reading together?
Start with Reading is Easy and discover the Colored Letters method together with your child.
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