Short Vowel Sound Starters
Listen to the beginning of a word and find another word that starts with the same sound.
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- 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.
Short Vowel Sound Starters
Look, read, or listen. Choose one answer, then see why it fits. Take your time.
Start the activityTry one together.
Say apple. Which word starts with the same sound?
Egg
Octopus
Ant
Show the answer and why
Ant
Ant and apple both start with /a/.
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
6 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4
7 questions with space to explain your thinking. Separate answer guide starts on page 6.
Worksheet 2 of 3 · Questions 8–14
Set 2 of 3 · 7 questions · questions 8–14
5 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4
7 questions with space to explain your thinking. Separate answer guide starts on page 5.
Worksheet 3 of 3 · Questions 15–20
Set 3 of 3 · 6 questions · questions 15–20
4 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4
6 questions with space to explain your thinking. Separate answer guide starts on page 4.
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Make it your own.
Choose a printable question set. Talk about how you found each answer, then make up one question together.