Phonics
Worksheet Pack
A complete beginner phonics pack: Digraphs, Short Vowels, AI Voice Practice, Flashcards and Answer Keys.
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📝 Digraphs
PH · CK · CH · SH · TH
Fill in, match, and circle the correct digraph. Then say the word aloud!
Digraph Sounds Guide
One digraph = one sound
👀 Look at the picture. ✏️ Type the missing digraph. Then say the word aloud! 🔊
🔗 Click a picture on the left, then click the matching word on the right!
⭕ Look at the picture. Click the correct digraph!
🔤 Short Vowels
& Minimal Pairs
Practice: a · e · i · o · u — hear the tiny difference between words!
🖊️ Look at the picture. Choose the correct vowel: a · e · i · o · u
👁️ These words look similar but sound different! Spot the vowel difference.
🔗 Click a picture, then click the matching word!
🎤 Record &
Get Feedback
Record your voice. Listen back. Get pronunciation tips for each sound!
Pronunciation Tips
Read before you record!
PH = /f/
- Top teeth on bottom lip
- Push air gently out
- "fff" — no voice!
CK = /k/
- Back of tongue touches roof
- Short, sharp sound
- No "ch" — just /k/!
CH = /tʃ/
- Tongue touches roof, releases
- Like a small sneeze: "ch!"
- Lips push forward
SH = /ʃ/
- Lips round and push forward
- Like "shhhh!" quietly
- Teeth close together
TH = /θ/
- Tongue between teeth
- Blow air — voice OFF
- Touch teeth with tongue tip
Recording Activities
Say each word — get instant feedback!
🃏 Phonics
Flashcards
Click any card to flip it — picture on front, word on back. Print & cut for games!
✅ Answer Key &
Teacher Notes
Complete answers + pronunciation guidance + classroom game ideas.
Worksheet 1 — Digraph Answers
Fill in the Missing Digraph
| # | Pic | Word | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 📸 | __oto | PH → photo |
| 2 | 📞 | __one | PH → phone |
| 3 | 🐬 | dol__in | PH → dolphin |
| 4 | 🦆 | du__ | CK → duck |
| 5 | 🕐 | clo__ | CK → clock |
| 6 | 🧦 | so__ | CK → sock |
| 7 | 🪑 | __air | CH → chair |
| 8 | 🧀 | __eese | CH → cheese |
| 9 | 🐔 | __icken | CH → chicken |
| 10 | 🐑 | __eep | SH → sheep |
| 11 | 🚢 | __ip | SH → ship |
| 12 | 🐚 | __ell | SH → shell |
| 13 | 👍 | __umb | TH → thumb |
| 14 | 3️⃣ | __ree | TH → three |
| 15 | 🌡️ | __ermometer | TH → thermometer |
Worksheet 2 — Vowel Answers
Fill in the Missing Vowel
| # | Pic | Blank | Vowel | Word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🎩 | h_t | a | hat |
| 2 | 🔥 | h_t | o | hot |
| 3 | 🖊️ | p_n | e | pen |
| 4 | 🍳 | p_n | a | pan |
| 5 | 🛏️ | b_d | e | bed |
| 6 | 😈 | b_d | a | bad |
| 7 | 🚢 | sh_p | i | ship |
| 8 | 🏪 | sh_p | o | shop |
| 9 | 🪑 | s_t | i | sit |
| 10 | ✂️ | c_t | u | cut |
| 11 | 🐱 | c_t | a | cat |
Teacher Notes
🎯 Using Digraph Worksheets
- Model each digraph sound clearly before students attempt exercises.
- Fill-in activities: say the word aloud first, then let students write.
- Match activity works well in pairs.
- Always end with "Say it aloud!" — phonics is about sounds, not just spelling.
🎮 Flashcard Games
- Say & Show: Teacher shows picture, students say the word.
- Speed Sort: Students sort cards by digraph.
- Memory Game: Print two sets — match picture to word.
- Chain Game: Student says a word, next uses same digraph in new word.
🔤 Short Vowel Guidance
- Short vowels are hardest for ESL beginners — 2-3 lessons per sound.
- Use minimal pairs to train the EAR: "Can you hear: hat / hot?"
- Mouth positions: a=wide open, e=slightly open, i=lips spread, o=round, u=relaxed.
🎤 AI Voice — Teacher Guide
- Works in Chrome, Edge, Safari. Best on tablets or phones.
- Encourage 3 recordings per word — improvement is noticeable by 3rd try!
- Auto-stops after 60 seconds to prevent very long recordings.
- Great for homework: students record, listen, and self-correct at home.