Pre-readers identify and match initial phonemes. Scholars take turns choosing one card from each of the three stacks. They say the name of the image on the card, then keep whichever cards have a matching initial phoneme.

Concepts

phonemic awareness, phonemes, matching phonemes, initial sounds, phonics, prereading

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Additional Tags

phonemic awareness, reading readiness, pre-reading skills, initial phonemes, phoneme matching, english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Send the activity home for added practice with family members
• Conduct the activity at a  learning center
  

Classroom Considerations

• Preparation includes making copies and cutting cards

Pros

• Provides extension and adaptation ideas

Cons

• None