Kindergarten
Ending Sounds: Last Letter
The same idea at the other end of the word: say each character’s name, listen for the last sound and write its letter. Robot ends in t, lion in n.
Phonics worksheet · Letter sounds
Beginning Sounds: First Letter 2
Twelve more of Kevin’s characters, from acorn to yeti. Say each name, listen for the first sound and write the letter that makes it.
- Grade level
- Kindergarten
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Topic
- Letter sounds
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Letter recognition, Letter sounds, Beginning, middle and ending sounds, Letter formation
What kids do
“Say the name of each picture. What sound do you hear first? Write that letter in the box.”
Teacher tip
Some names have a tricky first sound, like acorn. Say them together first.
How to use it
- Model each letter in the air, then on the board, saying the strokes out loud.
- Let kids trace with a finger before a pencil.
- Send it home with a note asking families to listen to their child read the words.
Watch for
Adding “uh” to stop sounds, like “buh” for /b/. Keep sounds short and crisp.
Talk about it
- What sound do you hear at the very start of this word?
- What sound does this letter or letter team make?
Take it further
Make a letter collage: kids cut out pictures from magazines that start with the letter.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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