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Digraph: ch
ch at the start and end of words: read and trace chin, chip and lunch, color the ch words, sort them by where ch is, and read a sentence.
Phonics worksheet · Digraphs and blends
Digraph: sh
sh at the start and end of words: read and trace ship, shop and fish, color the sh words, sort them by where sh is, and read a sentence.
- Grade level
- 1st grade
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Topic
- Digraphs and blends
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Digraphs, Consonant blends, Spelling rules, Decoding longer words
What kids do
“Two letters, one sound! Read, trace, find and sort the sh words.”
Printed on the sheet:
- 2. Read and trace ship shop fish dish shell wish sh says /sh/, as in ship and fish
- 3. Color every word with sh
- 5. Read the sentence. Trace the sh words.
- The fish swims by the ship.
- 6. Draw a fish in a shell
Words on this sheet
shhenfistrushmashshutcashshedshinhopsipsacksunshopfishshellwishdishshipAt the startAt the end
Teacher tip
Put a finger to your lips for /sh/. The quiet sign helps kids remember.
How to use it
- Say each blend slowly, then quickly, so kids hear both sounds.
- Highlight the digraph or blend in each word before reading.
- Use the sheet as a quick check after you teach the sound, then reteach in a small group.
Watch for
Kids who drop one sound of a blend, like “fog” for frog. Ask them to stretch the word.
Talk about it
- Can you think of another word with this blend?
- Can you think of another word with the same sound?
Take it further
Sort picture cards by blend at a center.
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