Animal First-Sound Safari
Say animal names aloud and match the first sounds, as in bear and bird.
Choose your way to explore.
- What’s included
- 20 questions to try at your own pace. 3 printable question sets; choose one at a time.
- What you need
- A screen for the game. For printables, use paper and a pencil or crayons.
Animal First-Sound Safari
Look, read, or listen. Choose one answer, then see why it fits. Take your time.
Start the activityTry one together.
Say 'bear'. Which choice starts with the same first sound?
- Cat
- Fish
- Bird
Show the answer and why
Bird
Bear and bird start with the same first sound.
This example uses a question from the activity. Open the game to try the rest at your own pace.
Watch. Think. Give it a try.
Play along with the video, then try the activity at your own pace.
Watch on YouTube Opens YouTube in a new tab.Choose a worksheet set.
Try one short set at a time. Each set lists its question range and where to find the separate answer guide.
Worksheet 1 of 3 · Questions 1–7
Set 1 of 3 · 7 questions · questions 1–7
5 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4
7 questions with space to explain your thinking. Separate answer guide starts on page 5.
Worksheet 2 of 3 · Questions 8–14
Set 2 of 3 · 7 questions · questions 8–14
6 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4
7 questions with space to explain your thinking. Separate answer guide starts on page 6.
Worksheet 3 of 3 · Questions 15–20
Set 3 of 3 · 6 questions · questions 15–20
5 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4
6 questions with space to explain your thinking. Separate answer guide starts on page 5.
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Make it your own.
Name a toy animal or an animal in a book. Take turns finding another familiar word with the same first sound.