📘 Beginning Sounds · Lesson · Grade 1

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The beginning sound is the first sound you hear in a word. H makes the sound at the start of hippo; J at the start of jam; K at the start of kite; V at the start of van.

Look and say. Read each word. Listen for the highlighted letters.

horse
jam
kite
van
lemon
seal

Try it.

Circle the pictures that begin with h, like hippo.

hat
cat
horse
hand
sun
house
pig
heart
Answer key · Try it: hat, horse, hand, house, heart
Next: Practise it on the Beginning Sounds practice sheet.
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This Grade 1 lesson sheet teaches beginning sounds in three steps: a clear rule (“Learn it”), picture words to say together (“Look and say”) and a short guided activity (“Try it”). Level: Grade 1. Skill: phonics and word study.

Practice worksheet for this topic → · Beginning Sounds for Kindergarten → · All phonics lessons and worksheets →

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Frequently asked questions

How do I teach beginning sounds?

Start with the lesson sheet: read the "Learn it" box aloud, say each picture word together and do the "Try it" activity. Then use the practice worksheet on another day. The beginning sound is the first sound you hear in a word. H makes the sound at the start of hippo; J at the start of jam; K at the start of kite; V at the start of van.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every sheet with right-or-wrong answers has a small answer key at the bottom. Fold it under or cut it off before handing the sheet to your child.

Is it free?

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