Beginning and Ending Sounds

Say each picture name slowly and stretch the sounds, so children can hear where the missing sound sits. Start with page 1 because the two letter choices give extra support, then move to page 2 once the first page feels easy. In a small group, have children tap the boxes as they say each sound. At home, follow up by asking your child to think of another word that starts with the same sound.

2 pages. Page 1: Write the missing first or last sound in 8 CVC words, choosing from two letters. Page 2: Write the first and last letters of 8 CVC words, choosing from four letters.

Yes. We made it for Kindergarten alphabet, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.

1 printable resource, free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.

These are written for Kindergarten students, roughly ages 5-6. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.

Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.