First graders read a short story on cooking. Then they respond to questions based on interest and practice writing.

First graders explore vowels and consonants by participating in a flash card activity. In this phonetics lesson, 1st graders discuss the difference between short and long vowels and identify them within a story told to them by their...

In this phonics worksheet, students will read four short paragraphs containing words with the consonant digraph /ng/. Students will then identify all of the words with the consonant digraph /ng/ by circling these words.

In this phonics worksheet, which contains a maze, students will examine nine different pictures representing words with either the consonant digraph /ch/ or the consonant digraph /tch/. Students work through a maze and write each word...

In this consonant D learning exercise, students color brown all the words in the word puzzle that begin with the same sound as dog. Students color all the other words blue and then write down what they see in the picture.

For this digraph worksheet, students unscramble 6 words with the beginning consonant digraph "ch," writing the words on lines beside the scrambled version. The worksheet has a reference web site for additional activities.

In this beginning consonant worksheet, students trace the letter G, then draw a line to connect it to the picture that begins with G.

In this initial consonant worksheet, students circle pictures of things that begin with the same sound as fireman, fish and fox. An answer key is included.

Students practice cononant sounds within reading passages. They articulate the /ng/ sounds and identify their placement in words. Working with a partner, they read a passage aloud and listen for correct pronunciation of sounds.

In this consonant sound instructional activity, students listen for the final consonant sound in the pictures shown. Students complete 16 questions writing the letter that is heard for the final consonant sound in each.

In this consonant sound activity, students listen for the final consonant sound in the pictures shown. Students complete 16 questions writing the letter that is heard for the final consonant sound in each.

In this language arts worksheet, students examine 6 pictures of farm animals. From the 2 choices, students circle the beginning consonant sound.

In this consonant sound worksheet, 1st graders focus on the initial letter sounds. Students study 8 pictures and circle those that have the same sound as the first picture on the page.

In this consonant sound worksheet, students use the g and the k sounds. Students look at five pictures and fill in the beginning sound for each word.

In this consonant digraphs worksheet, students complete words, writing the digraph that correctly begins words describing given pictures.

Students download from a website to learn about digraphs. For this digraphs lesson, students download a digraphs game to practice digraphs. 

What sound do fish and ship have in common? Study the /sh/ sound with your young learners. They hear a common tongue twister, spell words in their letter boxes, and read The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Phister to hear the words in...

The sheep on the ship was shocked by the Fish on the Shore! Can you guess which digraph we're studying? Take a look at the /sh/ sound with your young readers. Have them write words with the target sound in letter boxes, and then small...

Letter boxes and a reading activity introduce the /sh/ sound to young learners. First they hear the target sound, then they identify words that contain it, and then they manipulate letters in their letter boxes. After these activities,...

What letters create the /sh/ sound? Have your elementary learners study the sound, write different words that use the sound in their letter boxes, and read One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish! After this mini-lesson, can your...

Do you like cheese? What sound does the word start with? Learn all about the /ch/ sound and what other words make the same sound. 

Focus in on the digraph ch. Young readers will hear the sound, print the letters, and read A Peach for Chad. Can your youngsters think of any more words that use the target sound? 

Kids see, say, then count the phonemes they hear in a series of simple words. They practice counting phonemes with the teacher, then sound out the same word on their own. As they count each phoneme they write it down on their paper. A...

Choo, choo! Do your youngsters like trains? After studying the target sound, have your learners read A Peach for Chad. Do a class read and an independent read to increase fluency. At the lesson's close, consider creating a ch train...