Let's solve the "Beginning Sounds" worksheet step by step.
Task:
Identify the
beginning sound of each picture and
color the correct letter that matches that sound.
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Step-by-Step Solution:
We'll go through each image, determine its beginning sound, and pick the correct letter from the options provided.
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1. Bunny (rabbit)
- Picture: A bunny
- Word:
bunny
- Beginning sound:
/b/
- Options:
b, d
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✔ Correct letter:
b
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2. Flower
- Picture: A flower
- Word:
flower
- Beginning sound:
/f/
- Options:
r, f
-
✔ Correct letter:
f
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3. Kite
- Picture: A kite with a string
- Word:
kite
- Beginning sound:
/k/
- Options:
h, k
-
✔ Correct letter:
k
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4. Whale
- Picture: A whale
- Word:
whale
- Beginning sound:
/w/
- Options:
w, t
-
✔ Correct letter:
w
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5. Strawberry
- Picture: A strawberry
- Word:
strawberry
- Beginning sound:
/s/
- Options:
g, s
-
✔ Correct letter:
s
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6. Butterfly
- Picture: A butterfly
- Word:
butterfly
- Beginning sound:
/b/
- Options:
q, b
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✔ Correct letter:
b
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7. Pot of flowers
- Picture: A pot with flowers
- Word:
pot or
potted plant
- Beginning sound:
/p/
- Options:
d, p
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✔ Correct letter:
p
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8. Cake with candles
- Picture: A birthday cake
- Word:
cake
- Beginning sound:
/c/
- Options:
c, r
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✔ Correct letter:
c
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9. Zebra
- Picture: A zebra
- Word:
zebra
- Beginning sound:
/z/
- Options:
s, z
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✔ Correct letter:
z
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10. Egg
- Picture: An egg
- Word:
egg
- Beginning sound:
/e/
- Options:
a, e
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✔ Correct letter:
e
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11. Basket
- Picture: A basket
- Word:
basket
- Beginning sound:
/b/
- Options:
s, b
-
✔ Correct letter:
b
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12. Corn
- Picture: An ear of corn
- Word:
corn
- Beginning sound:
/c/
- Options:
c, m
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✔ Correct letter:
c
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✔ Final Answers:
| Image | Beginning Sound | Correct Letter |
|-------|------------------|----------------|
| Bunny | /b/ |
b |
| Flower | /f/ |
f |
| Kite | /k/ |
k |
| Whale | /w/ |
w |
| Strawberry | /s/ |
s |
| Butterfly | /b/ |
b |
| Pot of flowers | /p/ |
p |
| Cake | /c/ |
c |
| Zebra | /z/ |
z |
| Egg | /e/ |
e |
| Basket | /b/ |
b |
| Corn | /c/ |
c |
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🔧 Instructions for the Student:
- Look at each picture.
- Say the name of the object.
- Think about the
first sound in the word.
- Color the circle with the matching letter.
> For example: The bunny starts with
"b", so color the
b.
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📝 Tip:
This activity helps children learn
phonemic awareness — recognizing the sounds at the beginning of words, which is foundational for reading.
Let me know if you'd like this turned into a printable answer key!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of beginning sound worksheets.
