Printable Alphabet Picture Sorts for Beginning Sounds

As we are working more and more with letters, these alphabet picture sorts for beginning sounds are a great way to introduce kids to the beginning stages of reading. Whether your child needs to work with you while you demonstrate the letter sounds or can work independently to sort through the beginning sounds of multiple letters, these alphabet picture sorts are sure to be a great tool for learning letters!

alphabet sound matching activity cover features large red a and blue b letters filled with colorful beginning sound picture cards. this a-z phonics resource invites children to sort and match pictures by initial sound while practicing alphabet recognition, vocabulary, visual discrimination, and early reading skills in color or black and white.

Recommended Grade Level:

Preschool

Kindergarten

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Materials for Alphabet Picture Sorting

Paper
Laminating Suppies
Velcro Dots

This set is particularly great because in addition to the full color alphabet sorts, there is also a black and white version included that you can use as print & go pages for kids who need an extra challenge, want to work more on their letters or even need fine-motor practice cutting out the pictures.

print-and-go black-and-white alphabet sorting pages feature large l and e letters with beginning sound picture cards for children to cut, identify, and sort. this independent phonics activity combines alphabet recognition, vocabulary, beginning sounds, fine motor practice, and early literacy skills.

To prep for a center: Print, laminate and cut out the pictures and letter on the page. Use a box cutter to cut out any inside holes if you desire. Then, attach velcro to the back of each picture. I love using clear velcro dots for this activity, so that you can see the full letter.

Store in an envelope or baggie for use in your word work centers.

differentiated beginning sound activity shows large a and b letters with assorted picture cards for children to sort between two target sounds. the interactive phonics task builds alphabet recognition, beginning sound identification, vocabulary, categorizing, visual discrimination, and flexible literacy center practice.

To use with a child who is in the beginning stages of learning letter sounds, have them work on one letter at a time, focusing on saying the names of the pictures out loud so that they can hear the beginning sound.

As the child’s skills progress you can continue to use the letters by mixing a few similar sounds together like d/t, f/p, w/v, x/s, a/o.

differentiated alphabet sound sorting activity features a large yellow letter q surrounded by picture cards from multiple beginning sounds. children search through the mixed pictures to find the correct matches, strengthening phonemic awareness, beginning sound discrimination, vocabulary, attention, and visual scanning.

Or you can have one letter, but include a few extra pictures that don’t match and challenge the child to figure out which ones have the correct beginning sound.

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2 Comments

I really like how easily your products can be used with my TK class. The graphics are inviting for the children also. Thank you for sharing!
from: Barbara Cunningham

Indeed, Awesome creations!! Thanks a lot for sharing.. ? More power!

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