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Consonant Digraphs Worksheet: sh, ch, th, wh
A digraph is two letters that make one sound. Pick sh, ch, th, or wh to finish each word.
1st Grade 12 min
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1st Grade · Reading & ELA
1st Grade Phonics Worksheets
First grade phonics turns letter sounds into automatic reading. These free printable 1st grade phonics worksheets cover short vowels and CVC words, beginning blends, consonant digraphs like sh and ch, and long-vowel patterns — with blending practice built into every page. Every worksheet includes a printable answer key and easy, standard, and challenge versions so readers at every level get the right amount of practice.
Reviewed by ClassReady Editorial Team Last updated August 2026
Before this skill
- Letter names and sounds
- Blending three sounds into a word
- Sight words from kindergarten
Common mistakes to watch for
- Sounding out each letter without blending them into a word
- Confusing similar digraphs like sh and ch
- Saying the short vowel when the pattern calls for a long one
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Frequently Asked Questions
What phonics skills do 1st graders learn?
First graders master short vowels and CVC words, then add blends (bl, st), consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th, wh), and long-vowel patterns (silent e, vowel teams) that make reading new words possible.
Why do students need blend practice every week?
Reading fluency depends on blending automatically. Frequent, short practice turns sounding out into smooth, effortless decoding.
Are these phonics worksheets free and printable?
Yes. Every worksheet is a free, printable PDF with an answer key, and no sign-up is required.