🔤Phonics Easy
Beginning Sounds Worksheet
Say each word out loud and write the letter it begins with.
Kindergarten 10 min
✓ Answer key
Kindergarten · Reading & ELA
Kindergarten Beginning Sounds Worksheets
Beginning sounds are the bridge between letters and reading: which letter does 'sun' start with? These free printable kindergarten beginning sounds worksheets have children match pictures to their first letter, circle the letter that starts each word, and say the sound aloud. Every worksheet includes a printable answer key and easy, standard, and challenge versions for differentiation.
Reviewed by ClassReady Editorial Team Last updated August 2026
Before this skill
- Letter recognition
- Basic picture vocabulary
- One-to-one correspondence
Common mistakes to watch for
- Confusing letters that share a sound (b and d, p and q)
- Saying the letter name instead of its sound
- Picking the ending sound of the word instead of the beginning
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🔤Phonics Easy
Beginning Sounds Worksheet: Set 2
Say each word out loud and write the letter it begins with — a second set of sounds to practice.
Kindergarten 10 min
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Suggested Practice Sequence
- 1 Beginning Sounds Worksheet easy
- 2 Beginning Sounds Worksheet: Set 2 easy
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are beginning sounds in kindergarten?
Beginning sounds are the first sound a word makes. Students learn to isolate that sound and match it to its letter — the first decoding skill for reading.
How can I help my child hear beginning sounds?
Say words slowly and stretch the first sound: 'ssss-sun.' Ask 'what sound do you hear at the start?' before showing the letter.
Are these beginning sounds worksheets free and printable?
Yes. Every worksheet is a free, printable PDF with an answer key, and no sign-up is required.