Phoneme Addition Activity to Make New Words

With our phoneme addition task cards, students will add initial phonemes to the word in the picture, and write the new word on each task card. Use this resource in your reading center, as a guided reading activity, or a whole class exercise (see below) to practice creating new words by adding sounds.

Students will identify each picture and the added initial phoneme to build the new word. They’ll then write the new word on the line. 

For example: 🪔 +c = clamp

More Phoneme Manipulation Activity Ideas for the Classroom

Use this resource as independent practice for fast finishers, and for full-class learning opportunities like scoot activities, lesson reviews, formative assessments, and more.

• Scoot Activity – Place the cards around the room in numerical order and instruct students to number a sheet of paper 1-16. Assign each student a card to start. Give students an appropriate amount of time to review the phoneme addition task cards and record their answers on their sheets. 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. 
• Warm-Up/Exit Game – Display one card at a time on a document camera. Students work independently or in groups to answer the task card. Provide students with a sticky note so that they can turn in their answer as a formative assessment, making sure to write their name on it (or use our Sticky Note Printing Guide + Template).
•  Scavenger Hunt – Number and hide the task cards around the room when your students are not around. Have students number a sheet of paper 1-16 and then set them loose! As soon as they find a card, they write the new word on their sheet. Students leave the card in the same spot they found it and then find the others. NOTE: You may want to make a rule of only 1 student at a card at one time. If not, things could get a little crazy! 

Easily Prepare This Resource Phoneme Deletion Activity for Your Students

To access this phoneme deletion activity use the dropdown menu to choose between the easy to print PDF version or the editable Google Slide version. Print on cardstock 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. 

Help Students Manipulate Phonemes Further

Looking for more resources that build a bigger vocabulary and help your students manipulate phonemes to gain more phonemic awareness? We’ve got you covered! 

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