Pets: Beginning Sounds

We'll practice beginning sounds today. Read the page aloud first while your child follows along. Then have your child try. If they stumble, smile and try the sound together. Repetition is the secret — repeat the same words across the week, not all in one sitting.

• pencil
• paper
• highlighter (optional)

Say the letter and the word out loud.

Sing the alphabet together once, slowly. Then point to three letters in this room.

1. 1

   What letter does 'bear' start with?

   Parent tip: Stretch the beginning sound: bbb...
2. 2

   What letter does 'sun' start with?

   Parent tip: Make the sssss sound.

1. 1

   What letter does 'bear' start with?
2. 2

   What letter does 'cat' start with?
3. 3

   What letter does 'dog' start with?
4. 4

   What letter does 'fish' start with?
5. 5

   What letter does 'moon' start with?
6. 6

   What letter does 'sun' start with?
7. 7

   What letter does 'tree' start with?
8. 8

   What letter does 'pig' start with?

What is one thing you'll remember from this passage tomorrow?