Phonics Level 1 Sound Mat 1: Consonants and Short Vowels
Children see the short vowel sounds a, e, i, o, u and the consonants s, t, p, n, b, d, f, g, h and m, each with a picture, its spellings and example words.
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Phonics Level 1 Activity Book: Letter Sounds, Blending & CVC Words for Preschool & Kindergarten
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- Topic:
- Consonant and short vowel sounds
- Skills:
- Short Vowel Sounds (Phonics - Letter Sounds): Identify and match short vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u). Consonant Sounds (Phonics - Letter Sounds): Match consonant sounds to objects and pictures.
- Pack:
- Page 4 of 62 in Phonics Level 1 Activity Book: Letter Sounds, Blending & CVC Words for Preschool & Kindergarten.
How to use this worksheet
Keep the mat on the table while working. Touch a picture, say its sound, then read the example words together.
Materials needed
- None
Extension activities
- 1Find something at home for each sound
- 2Play a quick game: you say a sound, your child points to it
Written by
Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena
MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai
Every RaisoActive worksheet is designed and checked by the founder before publishing.
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