Initial/Beginning Sounds Matching Game: A to H

The Initial/Beginning Sounds Matching Game is a simple activity for those just starting to learn the initial/beginning sounds.

This game provides 2 activities in one, either matching letters (initial sounds) to pictures or pictures to letters (initial sounds).

For use:

In the classroom - centres, paired activities, intervention etc..

At home - by parents + home-educators

Aim of the Initial/Beginning Sounds Matching game:

· That the child will be able to match the correct letter to the correct picture by initial (or beginning) sound

· That children will hear the initial (or beginning) sound of a word

· That children will know the sound that each letter /a/ to /h/ stands for

To prepare the Initial/Beginning Sounds Matching game:

Choose either pictures or sounds to be the baseboard (you can always print it twice and play it both ways and this is recommended if the child needs extra practice).

Cut up the boards not chosen as baseboards into individual cards.

To play the Initial/Beginning Sounds Matching game:

Scatter the cards (letter or picture as you have chosen) on the table face down. Players take turns to choose a card. The sound should be said - either the initial sound of the picture or the sound the letter stands for. A match should be attempted with the letters/pictures on the player's board. If a match is made, the card is placed on the corresponding square. If not, the card is returned, face down,  to the table.                              The winner is the player who completes his/her board first.

Teaching tips for the Initial/Beginning Sounds Matching game:

Do give support as needed so that the child feels successful. We need the child to end the game feeling s/he can do this.  Emphasise the letter/beginning sounds of words as much as you can.

What is included in the Initial/Beginning Sounds Matching game?

2 Baseboards in both colour and black and white

2 Letter Cards