Beginning Sounds Worksheet
- Kindergarten
- CCSS RF.K.2d
- CCSS RF.K.3a
A free, printable beginning sounds worksheet for kindergarten. Your child matches pictures with the same first sound, writes first letters and sorts by sound. Answer key included.
What's inside
- Page 1: circle the matching first sound for 6 pictures, then write the first letter for 6 more.
- Page 2: sort 6 pictures by /m/ or /s/, then draw something that starts like your name.
- Page 3: answer key.
How to use it
- Teach or review the rule first with the beginning sounds lesson. It takes about 10 minutes.
- Read the directions for each part out loud. Early readers can point while you read.
- Check Part A together before your child goes on, so any confusion gets fixed early.
- Use the answer key on the last page.
Prints on US Letter paper (8.5 × 11 in). No sign-up needed.
Tips for doing it together
- Keep it short. One page a day is plenty for most young children, and two short sessions beat one long one.
- Let your child read each sentence out loud before answering. Many mistakes get caught by ear.
- Mark a mistake with a small dot instead of an X, and let your child find and fix it. That's where the learning happens.
What your child is practicing
The beginning sound is the first sound in a word. Kindergartners learn to hear it and match it to a letter. Say each picture word out loud and stretch the first sound.
Practice online
After the worksheet, the 10-question beginning sounds quiz gives instant feedback and reads each question aloud. For a game, try Feed Monty.
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- Letter sounds worksheet (Kindergarten)
Last reviewed: November 11, 2026