Digraphs: sh, ch, th, wh, ck Worksheet
- 1st grade
- CCSS RF.1.3a
A free, printable digraphs worksheet for 1st grade. Your child fills in sh, ch, th, wh and ck, sorts words by digraph and swaps letters to make new words. Answer key included.
What's inside
- Page 1: write the missing digraph in 8 words, then sort 9 words by digraph.
- Page 2: swap a letter for a digraph in 3 words, then write a sentence.
- Page 3: answer key.
How to use it
- Teach or review the rule first with the digraphs: sh, ch, th, wh, ck 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
A digraph is two letters that make one sound. The 1st grade standard asks kids to know the common consonant digraphs: sh, ch, th, wh and ck. Part A includes the ck rule: after a short vowel at the end of a word, /k/ is spelled ck.
Practice online
After the worksheet, the 10-question digraphs: sh, ch, th, wh, ck quiz gives instant feedback and reads each question aloud. For a game, try Word Ladder Climb.
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Last reviewed: November 11, 2026