Why beginning sounds?

Hearing the first sound of a word is the first step in phonics: it links sounds to letters, the base of reading and spelling.

Which words are used?

Common things children know — animals, food, toys — chosen so the word really starts with the letter’s sound, not a silent letter.

Pre-k and kindergarten, about four to six; the write task suits children who can already form letters.

Yes — type them, like “S A T P”, and every picture on the page starts with one of them.

No. The pages are made in your browser.

Say the word, hear the first sound, find the letter.

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TaskLetters to practise (e.g. A-F or BMST; empty for all)LettersPicturesPagesAdd the answersWorksheet number (change it for new ones)Paper

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Choose the task: circle, write or match. Use the following inputs and settings. Keep the other settings at the page defaults.

Item	Value
Task	Circle the first letter
Pages	1
Add the answers	On
Worksheet number (change it for new ones)	1
Output files	1
PDF pages	2
Paper	216 × 279 mm

Expected result — PDF · PDF pages: 2 · 216 × 279 mm. The preview shows the first PDF page.

Choose the task: circle, write or match.
Type the letters your child is learning, or leave it empty for the whole alphabet.
Print; say each picture’s name aloud and listen for the first sound.

Why beginning sounds?: Hearing the first sound of a word is the first step in phonics: it links sounds to letters, the base of reading and spelling.
Which words are used?: Common things children know — animals, food, toys — chosen so the word really starts with the letter’s sound, not a silent letter.
Which age is it for?: Pre-k and kindergarten, about four to six; the write task suits children who can already form letters.
Can I practise only a few letters?: Yes — type them, like “S A T P”, and every picture on the page starts with one of them.
Is anything uploaded?: No. The pages are made in your browser.