Letter L Beginning Sound Sort

Letter L picture sort: students listen for /l/ at the start of each picture's name and move the card to the 'begins with L' or 'does not begin with L' mat.
Year levels
Pre-school–Foundation
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Updated Oct 26, 2026

Subject
Phonics, Language Development, English
Topic
Letter L, Letter L Activities
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Introducing Letter L Beginning Sound Sort, a hands-on phonics activity for recognising the letter L sound. Students sort picture cards of items that do or do not start with the L sound onto corresponding mats. This beginning sound recognition activity is perfect for reinforcing the common L sound and distinguishing between initial letter sounds. This teacher-created resource includes tree mats ("starts with L" and "does not start with L") along with picture cards to sort. Use it in small groups, literacy centres, morning work, or relief teacher plans. Assess skills like letter sound recognition, auditory discrimination of initial letter sounds, and sorting abilities. With just printing, laminating (optional), and cutting, this activity is ready to go! The low prep sorting mats and cards store easily as well. This versatile letter sound sort encourages hands-on phonics practice in a meaningful and engaging way for early primary students.

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