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Bugs and Drains Phonics

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Bugs and Drains Phonics

Say each word aloud. Listen for its first sound, then circle, match or write the answer. An adult can read the words with you.

Match the word to its first sound

Read each word. Choose the letter that makes its first sound.

1.Match ant to its first letter: a, b or d?
  • a
  • b
  • d
2.Match bug to its first letter: s, b or r?
  • s
  • b
  • r
3.Match drain to its first letter: d, m or t?
  • d
  • m
  • t

Which one starts the same?

Say the first sound in each word. Circle the word that begins with the same sound as the bold word.

4.Find the word that starts like rat: run, ant or bug.
  • run
  • ant
  • bug
5.Find the word that starts like sip: dip, sun or ant.
  • dip
  • sun
  • ant
6.Find the word that starts like drip: dog, bug or rat.
  • dog
  • bug
  • rat

Bug or drain word?

Choose the word that starts with the letter named in each question.

7.Which word starts with b, like bug: ant, bug or drip?
  • ant
  • bug
  • drip
8.Which word starts with d, like drain: sip, rat or dip?
  • sip
  • rat
  • dip
9.Say ant slowly. Write the first letter you hear.
10.A little bug is by the drain. Draw a bug or a drop. Write the first letter of the word bug or drop.

2 printable pages

  • Bugs and Drains Phonics, page 1 of 2: Match the word to its first sound, Which one starts the same?

    Page 1

  • Bugs and Drains Phonics, page 2 of 2: Bug or drain word?

    Page 2

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