Year 1 · Phonics · Free Printable
Beginning Sounds
Identify and say the beginning sound of common words to build early phonics skills.
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Learning Intention
Students identify the beginning sound in familiar words and match it to the correct letter.
Australian Curriculum
Supports Year 1 English phonic and word knowledge learning. (AC9E1LY09)
Teacher Notes
Say each word slowly, emphasising the first sound. Encourage students to think of other words that start with the same sound.
Skills Practised
- Letter-sound recognition
- Listening for beginning sounds
- Early phonemic awareness
- Vocabulary building