Short O Beginning and Ending Sounds Worksheet

The Short O Beginning and Ending Sounds Worksheet helps early elementary students improve phonemic awareness, an essential precursor to reading. Students read 16 common short o words, such as mop, top, fox, and log, then identify the beginning and ending letter sounds. This phonics resource builds skills in isolating individual sounds within words, allowing children to connect sounds to letters. Teachers can use the engaging worksheet for whole-class instruction, small reading groups, or independent practice. The straightforward format and familiar vocabulary make this resource well-suited for kindergarteners, 1st graders, and 2nd graders needing extra support with short vowel sounds. By completing the worksheet, young students gain confidence recognizing recurring sounds that form the building blocks of reading.