✏️ Beginning Sounds · Practice · Grade 1

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Remember: 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.

1Name each picture. Write the letter that makes the beginning sound.

1.emon
2.ook
3.eal
4.ing
5.oor
6.encil
7.atermelon
8.ite

2Circle the pictures that begin with j.

jam
jet
sock
juice
apple
jacket

3Circle the pictures that begin with v.

van
cup
violin
vase
fish
Answer key · Part 1: 1. l (lemon) · 2. b (book) · 3. s (seal) · 4. r (ring) · 5. d (door) · 6. p (pencil) · 7. w (watermelon) · 8. k (kite) · Part 2: jam, jet, juice, jacket · Part 3: van, violin, vase
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This Grade 1 worksheet practises beginning sounds with 3 short activities and an answer key. Level: Grade 1. Skill: phonics and word study.

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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.

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