Phonics Digraph Sh - Free Printable

Let’s go step by step to fill in the blanks.

First, look at the top section. It shows words that start with “sh”:
- shot → already written twice (no blank)
- shell → already written twice (no blank)
- shut → already written twice (no blank)
- ship → already written twice (no blank)
- shop → already written twice (no blank)

So nothing to do there — those are just examples.

Now, the middle part has pictures and word fragments. We need to add “sh” to make real words.

1. Picture of a store → word is “shop” → given as “s h op” → so we know “sh” goes at the front.
2. Camera → word is “shot” → fragment is “_ _ ot” → so we write “sh” → shot
3. Shed (small building) → word is “shed” → fragment is “_ _ ed” → so we write “sh” → shed
4. Sailboat → word is “ship” → fragment is “_ _ ip” → so we write “sh” → ship

Next row:

5. Handshake → word is “shake” → given as “s h ake” → again, “sh” at front.
6. Shirt → word is “shirt” → fragment is “_ _ irt” → so we write “sh” → shirt
7. Seashell → word is “shell” → fragment is “_ _ ell” → so we write “sh” → shell
8. High heel shoe → word is “shoe” → fragment is “_ _ oe” → so we write “sh” → shoe

Now, the bottom part has blocks for writing letters. The first three blocks have “sh” already placed in them (in the third set). So we’re practicing where “sh” fits.

Finally, the sentence:
“The shop sells shells.”
Then it says “The ___” — probably meant to be completed with another sentence using “sh” words. But since no picture or clue is given after “The”, maybe it’s just asking to copy the sentence? Or perhaps leave it blank? Looking at the layout, it seems like they want you to write the full sentence again or complete it.

But wait — looking closely, under “The shop sells shells.” there’s a line starting with “The” and then blank. Since the worksheet is about “sh” words, and the previous sentence uses “shop” and “shells”, maybe they want you to write another sentence like:

“The ship shuts the shop.” — but that doesn’t make much sense.

Alternatively, perhaps it’s just a tracing/copying exercise. Since “The” is already written, and then a blank line, maybe they want you to finish the sentence from above? But that would be redundant.

Actually, looking at the image again — the last line says:

“The shop sells shells.”
Then below that:
“The ________________”

And next to it are small drawings of shells. So likely, they want you to write the same sentence again for practice? Or maybe write a new one?

But since this is a phonics worksheet focused on “sh”, and all other parts are filling in “sh” words, perhaps the intention is to write:

“The shop sells shells.” again — but that’s already done.

Wait — maybe the “The” at the bottom is the start of a new sentence, and you’re supposed to make your own sentence using “sh” words. For example:

“The ship has shells.”
or
“The shed holds shoes.”

But without more context, the safest thing is to assume they want you to copy the sentence above for handwriting practice.

However, looking at the structure — the very bottom line starts with “The” and then a long blank. And above it is “The shop sells shells.” with shell drawings. So perhaps they want you to write the whole sentence again starting from “The”.

But that would mean writing “shop sells shells.” after “The”.

Alternatively, maybe it’s a typo and they just want you to trace or write the sentence once.

Given that this is a beginner worksheet, and the focus is on recognizing and writing “sh” words, I think the intended answer for the last line is to complete the sentence by writing “shop sells shells.” after “The”.

So final answers for each blank:

Middle section:
- _ _ ot → shot
- _ _ ed → shed
- _ _ ip → ship
- _ _ irt → shirt
- _ _ ell → shell
- _ _ oe → shoe

Bottom sentence:
After “The” → write “shop sells shells.”

But let’s double-check — in the block letters section, there are four sets of blocks. The third one has “sh” filled in, others are empty. Maybe those are for practicing letter formation? Not sure if we need to fill them — the instruction isn’t clear. Since the user didn’t specify, and the main task is filling word blanks, we’ll focus on that.

Also, note: “shed” might not be obvious — the picture is a small wooden building, which is called a shed. Yes, that’s correct.

“Shoe” — high heel, yes, that’s a shoe.

All good.

Final Answer:

For the word fragments:
- _ _ ot → shot
- _ _ ed → shed
- _ _ ip → ship
- _ _ irt → shirt
- _ _ ell → shell
- _ _ oe → shoe

For the sentence at the bottom:
The shop sells shells.