Help students apply letter-sound correspondence with this set of 20 task cards.
Practise Beginning Sounds
Use this resource in your reading center, as a guided reading activity, or a whole class exercise (see below) to practise applying letter-sound correspondence. The students will choose a card, identify the beginning letter sound from each image, and write the letter above the picture to decode the secret message.
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🛴 Scoot Activity
Place the task cards around the room in numerical order and instruct students to number a sheet of paper 1-20. Assign each student a number to start. Give students an appropriate amount of time to read the card and determine the secret message, and then say, “SCOOT.” At this time, the students will rotate to the next card. Continue in this manner until students have made it through all of the cards.
🔤 Letter Counters
This version is especially helpful for those students who are struggling to write their letters. Gather a few dozen plastic counters and write 1 letter of the alphabet on each one. Instead of the student writing the letters, they will choose the counter that matches the first letter of each picture and place them in the appropriate square. You will be able to check their work and help with any words or letters giving the student trouble.
🧑🏫 Group Lesson
Using your smartboard or another projection device, present the entire sheet and work through the sentences together as a whole class.
Download and Use These Beginning Sound Activities Today
Use the drop-down icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or Google Slides version of this resource. An answer key is also included with this download.
Print on thick card for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access. Keep the task cards out of pockets or under desks: cut out the cards and punch a hole in the corner of each to place them on a binder ring.
This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and a Teach Starter Collaborator.
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