Write the first letter
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Write the first letter - Set 20" is written for Preschool (Ages 3-5). Children who are new to this can work with a grown-up beside them, and the instructions are meant to be read aloud. Older children who need more practice with write the first letter can use it as a short review.
20 pages in this set
Write the first letter - Set 20: Say each picture name out loud. Then, write the missing first letter to finish the word. Sounding out a word from the first letter is how reading begins. Part of our write the first letter word building collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
If the child is unsure, say the first sound and ask which letter makes it. Read the finished word together so they hear the whole word they built.
What students will practice
- Students will say each picture name and listen for its first sound.
- Students will write the letter for that sound to finish the word.
- Students will see a whole word take shape from its first letter.
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FAQ
How do I use this write the first letter worksheet?
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If the child is unsure, say the first sound and ask which letter makes it. Read the finished word together so they hear the whole word they built.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Each item shows a picture with its word printed beside it, missing the first letter. Children say the name and write the letter that completes it. It moves beginning sounds from circling to writing, with an answer key for every page.
Can I use this write the first letter worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for Preschool word building, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with write the first letter. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
How many Preschool write the first letter worksheets are there?
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20 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are write the first letter worksheets for?
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These are written for preschool children, roughly ages 3-5. Start with the first few pages, use the free preview to judge the fit, and come back to harder ones as your child gets steadier.
Does my child need to know how to write for these write the first letter worksheets?
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No. Most pages ask children to circle, match, color, or cut and paste, and a grown-up can read the instructions aloud, so children do not need to read or write yet.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | Preschool |
| Subject | Reading |
| Topic | Word Building |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Answer key | Included |
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