Let's solve this
"Initial Sounds" worksheet step by step.
The goal is to
write the beginning sound (initial consonant or vowel sound) of each picture. We are given one example already filled in: the apple starts with
A.
Here are the pictures and their corresponding initial sounds:
---
1. Apple
- Already done:
A ✔
- The word "apple" starts with the sound
/æ/, represented by the letter
A.
---
2. Bicycle
- Picture: A bike
- Word:
bike
- Beginning sound:
B
✔ Answer:
B
---
3. Cat
- Picture: A cat
- Word:
cat
- Beginning sound:
C
✔ Answer:
C
---
4. Dog
- Picture: A dog
- Word:
dog
- Beginning sound:
D
✔ Answer:
D
---
5. Elephant
- Picture: An elephant
- Word:
elephant
- Beginning sound:
E
✔ Answer:
E
---
6. Football
- Picture: A football
- Word:
football
- Beginning sound:
F
✔ Answer:
F
---
7. Giraffe
- Picture: A giraffe
- Word:
giraffe
- Beginning sound:
G
✔ Answer:
G
---
8. Hat
- Picture: A hat
- Word:
hat
- Beginning sound:
H
✔ Answer:
H
---
9. Apples in a basket
- Picture: A basket with apples
- Word:
apples (or "basket" could be considered, but the main object is apples)
- However, since it's a basket full of apples, and the image emphasizes the fruit, the likely target word is
apples
- Beginning sound:
A
✔ Answer:
A
> Note: Even though it's a basket, the content is apples, and the activity focuses on identifying the initial sound of the
main item shown, which is apples.
---
Final Answers:
| Picture | Initial Sound |
|---------------|----------------|
| Apple | A |
| Bicycle | B |
| Cat | C |
| Dog | D |
| Elephant | E |
| Football | F |
| Giraffe | G |
| Hat | H |
| Apples (in basket) | A |
---
Completed Worksheet:
```
Write the beginning sound of each picture.
[Apple] [Bicycle] [Cat]
A B C
[Dog] [Elephant] [Football]
D E F
[Giraffe] [Hat] [Apples]
G H A
```
✔ All answers are now filled in correctly!
This exercise helps children practice phonemic awareness—identifying the first sound in words, which is foundational for reading and spelling.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of beginning of kindergarten worksheet.
