Say the word sun. Listen to the first sound.
Try this question: Which word begins with the same sound as sun?
Kindergarten · Reading
Beginning Sounds Reading Practice
Listen for first sounds and connect them with letters. This page draws from 16 unique questions in the English Kindergarten question bank.
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Sample reading questions
Say the word rug. Listen to the first sound.
Try this question: Which word begins with the same sound as rug?
Say the word van slowly.
Try this question: What letter does van begin with?
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Printable worksheets
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