[header] How to teach children phonics [title] Make, buy, or print off a set of alphabet cards. [step] Provide 26 cards, one for each letter; they can have capitals, lowercase letters, or both on them. You'll use them to practice letter recognition and sound recognition. 
[substeps] A quick internet search will reveal countless sources of free, printable alphabet cards. Or, you can make them yourself (perhaps with the kids' help).