Kindergarten
Letter Sound: Jj
The /j/ sound, as in jam: trace and write J and j, find every j among look-alike letters, trace three j words (jet, jog, jug) and draw something that starts with /j/.
Phonics worksheet · Letter sounds
Letter Sound: Ii (short i)
The short i sound, as in igloo: trace and write I and i, find every i among look-alike letters, trace three short i words (ink, ill, imp) and draw something that starts with it.
- Grade level
- Kindergarten
- Time
- About 10 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 it, color it, trace it and write it. Then find every i, trace the i words and draw something that starts with /i/!”
Printed on the sheet:
- 3. Trace it: I and i
- 5. Find it: color every i
- 6. Read and trace the i words
- Write your own i word:
- 7. Draw something that starts with short i
Words on this sheet
Iiinkillimp
Teacher tip
Short i, as in igloo. Point to the dot on small i as you trace.
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
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.
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Letter Sound: Oo (short o)
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