SATPIN Matching Beginning Initial Sounds Balloon Activity

What is it?

A hands-on SATPIN Phonics Beginning Sounds Matching Balloon themed Activity!

Who is it for?

• EYFS early years classrooms

• Preschool

• KS1 reception

• Kindergarten

• Homeschool learners

What's included?

• 6 letter balloons (S, A, T, P, I, N)

• 24 picture cards

• 4 picture cards for each beginning sound

What are the learning benefits?

Ideal for reinforcing learning of Jolly Phonics Group 1 sounds or Phase 2 Letters and Sounds phonics (s, a, t, i, p, n).

• Beginning sound recognition

• Letter–sound correspondence

• Phonemic awareness

• Vocabulary development

• Early reading skills

How to use

1. Print the activity (cardstock will make it more durable, but it is not required)

2. Cut out the balloons and picture cards

3. Laminate for durability

4. Add Velcro dots to create a reusable phonics activity

Children match picture cards to the correct letter balloon by identifying the beginning initial sound.

This resource can be used independently, in literacy centers, or in small groups of up to 4 players.

Shuffle the cards, place face downwards and split the cards evenly between the players. Taking it in turns, they can say the sound as they match the card to the correct letter balloon.

About this file

Instant PDF download in A4 UK and US letter sizes

UK Size Print Pages 1-9

US Letter Print Pages 10-18