Hi,
this is a worksheet focusing on identifying the initial sounds in words. I’ve tried to keep the worksheets straightforward, colourful, with clear pictures that are easy to interpret.
It’s suitable for independent work, small groups, phonics interventions or just a bit of extra practice for children who need it.

The sheet contains 9 pictures with the first letter missing from the word underneath. Children say the word, listen for the initial sound and write the missing letter.

1 x worksheet covering 9 CVC words
A mixture of short vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u)
Answer sheet
The sheet can also be used for a quick, informal assessment to see which initial sounds children are confident with and which might need revisiting.

If you find this useful, have a look at my full CVC Missing Initial Sounds Pack, which contains 5 worksheets covering 45 words, along with teacher notes and answer sheets.

If you find the resource useful, please leave a review or some feedback. It would be greatly appreciated! Thanks