Kindergarten
First Sound Sort: c, g, h
Twelve words to sort by first sound under c, g and h: cat and cup, gum and gap, hat and hen.
Phonics worksheet · Letter sounds
First Sound Sort: b, d, p
The three letters kids mix up most: twelve words to sort under b, d or p, with a tip for telling them apart.
- 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
“Read each word. Listen to its first sound. Write it under the letter it starts with.”
Words on this sheet
poppandadbunbeddigbigpetdendotbatpup
Teacher tip
Use the tip on the sheet. Have kids make the letter shapes with their hands.
How to use it
- Let kids trace with a finger before a pencil.
- Play “I spy something that starts with…” after the sheet.
- Use the sheet as a quick check after you teach the sound, then reteach in a small group.
Watch for
b, d, p and q mix-ups. Teach “bat before ball” for b: the line comes first.
Talk about it
- Which letters look a lot like this one?
- Can you think of another word with the same sound?
Take it further
Form the letter with playdough or pipe cleaners.
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