Why satpin? Introducing letters and their corresponding sounds in a non-alphabetical order means that as soon as children are secure in recognising a very small number they can begin to practise the skill of blending to read simple VC and CVC words. There are many more simple words that can be formed from satpin rather than abcdef! Blending is a crucial skill that often needs lots of practice. Giving children the chance to practise blending sounds almost straight away gives them a great start in