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Identify the first sound in a word

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Identify the first sound in a word — free printable Pre-K English & Reading worksheet

Pre-K students practice identifying the very first sound they hear in spoken words, a foundational phonological awareness skill under the Blending and segmenting strand. Teachers can use this worksheet during phonics warm-ups or small-group instruction to help children tune their ears to individual phonemes before they begin connecting sounds to letters. Strong initial-sound awareness is a key early predictor of reading success.

Learning objectives

  • Isolate and identify the first sound heard in a spoken word
  • Demonstrate phonological awareness by distinguishing initial sounds across different words
  • Connect awareness of initial sounds to early letter-sound knowledge

How to use this worksheet

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  2. Print at home or in class for Pre-K; it's no-prep, with no extra materials needed.
  3. Hand it out as classwork, homework, or a quick warm-up.

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