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Initial Sounds—Phonics Worksheet

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  • 1
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  • RF.1.2.B
  • RF.1.2.C
  • RF.1.2.D
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About the Worksheet

The attached worksheet is a fun and engaging activity designed to help young learners identify and practice recognizing initial sounds in words. It features a simple layout with colorful illustrations, making it visually appealing and engaging for children.

This interactive and printable worksheet, presents various images, and students are tasked with circling the letter that represents the beginning sound of each picture. This activity reinforces the essential skill of phonemic awareness, which is crucial for developing strong reading and writing abilities.

This resource is available in both interactive and printable formats, catering to different learning preferences and classroom needs. The interactive version allows students to complete the activity online, offering immediate feedback and the ability to track progress. The printable PDF format enables teachers to distribute physical copies for in-class or at-home practice.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

Through this worksheet, children will:

  • Develop phonemic awareness by identifying initial sounds in words.
  • Associate letters with their corresponding sounds.
  • Improve visual discrimination skills by carefully examining images.
  • Enhance fine motor skills through the act of circling letters.
  • Build a foundation for reading and writing proficiency.

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive:

  • Students will demonstrate the ability to identify the initial sounds in words represented by images.
  • Students will associate letters with their corresponding sounds.

Psychomotor:

  • Students will improve their fine motor skills by circling the correct letters.

Affective:

  • Students will develop a positive attitude towards learning and practicing phonemic awareness.
  • Students will gain confidence in their ability to recognize initial sounds in words.

Interpersonal/Social:

  • Students will have the opportunity to collaborate and discuss their answers with classmates.

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Initial sounds worksheet, phonemic awareness activities, reading readiness, letter-sound recognition, early literacy skills, kindergarten worksheets, preschool worksheets, printable learning resources, interactive learning activities, phonics practice.

Common Core Standards Covered

RF.1.2.b
Orally produce single-syllable words by blending sounds (phonemes), including consonant blends.
RF.1.2.c
Isolate and pronounce initial, medial vowel, and final sounds (phonemes) in spoken single-syllable words.
RF.1.2.d
Segment spoken single-syllable words into their complete sequence of individual sounds (phonemes).

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