Description
Fun worksheet for preschool and kindergarten. Kids circle beginning consonant digraphs in words. Simple instructions guide them. Colorful pictures engage kids. Builds phonics, reading skills, and confidence. Interactive and educational!
Cracking the Code: When Two Letters Become One Sound
Kids often sound out “ship” as “/s/ /h/ /ǐ/ /p/”. They aren’t wrong—they’re using the rules they know. But some letters work as a team. These are called consonant digraphs.
The Find Consonant Digraphs Worksheet helps kids hear, see, and understand these letter teams.
Why Digraphs Matter
Before digraphs, kids read simple words like “cat”. Digraphs introduce teamwork in letters—like “sh”, “ch”, “th”, “wh”. Mastering them unlocks many new words.
In my experience, this is where reading takes off—if taught clearly.
This worksheet helps kids:
- Understand: A digraph is two letters making one sound.
- Listen: Train the ear to hear digraphs for better spelling.
- Read Fluently: Recognize “sh” in “ship” as one sound.
- Build Confidence: Success with digraphs motivates further reading.
How to Teach Digraphs
It’s not about memorizing—it’s about understanding.
Step 1: The “Letter Team” Idea
Explain: “Sometimes two letters team up to make a new sound. Let’s find these teams in words!”
Use the “Say, Listen, Find” method:
- SAY: Say the word slowly. “Sh-i-p.”
- LISTEN: Ask, “Do you hear /s/? /h/? No—it’s /sh/!”
- FIND: Circle the letters making that sound.
Step 2: Practice Tricky Teams
- ‘ch’ vs ‘sh’: “Choo-choo!” for “ch”. “Shhh!” for “sh”. Actions help.
- ‘th’: Soft “th” in “thumb” uses air. Buzzy “th” in “that” vibrates—let them feel their throat.
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Your Toolkit Includes:
- PDF with common digraphs: sh, ch, th, wh, and more.
- Activities for visual and auditory skills.
- Clean, simple layout to reduce overwhelm.
- Teacher’s guide with sound tips for tricky digraphs.
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