Let's solve this "Beginning Sounds" worksheet step by step.
Task:
Color the correct
beginning sound of each word based on the picture shown.
We’ll go through each row and identify:
1. The picture.
2. The word it represents.
3. The beginning sound of that word.
4. Choose the correct letter from the options given.
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Row 1:
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Picture: Fish
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Word: Fish
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Beginning Sound: /f/
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Options: t, f, r
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✔ Correct answer: f
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Row 2:
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Picture: Hamburger
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Word: Burger (or hamburger)
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Beginning Sound: /b/
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Options: b, h, j
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✔ Correct answer: b
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Row 3:
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Picture: Money (coins and bills)
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Word: Money
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Beginning Sound: /m/
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Options: n, m, w
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✔ Correct answer: m
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Row 4:
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Picture: Dog
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Word: Dog
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Beginning Sound: /d/
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Options: d, b, p
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✔ Correct answer: d
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Row 5:
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Picture: Jar of jam (with an apple on it)
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Word: Jam
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Beginning Sound: /j/
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Options: i, g, j
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✔ Correct answer: j
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Row 6:
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Picture: Bunny (rabbit)
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Word: Rabbit
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Beginning Sound: /r/
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Options: x, v, r
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✔ Correct answer: r
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Row 7:
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Picture: Watermelon slice
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Word: Watermelon
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Beginning Sound: /w/
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Options: w, n, u
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✔ Correct answer: w
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Row 8:
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Picture: Ball (beach ball)
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Word: Ball
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Beginning Sound: /b/
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Options: v, y, b
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✔ Correct answer: b
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✔ Final Answers to Color:
| Picture | Correct Letter |
|--------|----------------|
| Fish |
f |
| Burger |
b |
| Money |
m |
| Dog |
d |
| Jam |
j |
| Bunny |
r |
| Watermelon |
w |
| Ball |
b |
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🎨 Instructions for the Student:
- Look at each picture.
- Say the name of the object.
- Think about the
first sound of the word.
- Find the letter that matches that sound.
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Color in that letter.
This activity helps children practice
phonemic awareness, especially identifying
initial consonant sounds.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or a visual guide!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of free printable beginning sounds worksheet.