Circle the Beginning Sound – Winter Phonics Worksheet

This Winter Beginning Sounds Worksheet is a fun and simple way for kids to practice identifying beginning sounds using adorable winter-themed pictures. Children will look at each image—hat, scarf, snowflake, and mitten—and circle the letter that matches the first sound of each word.
This phonics activity strengthens letter–sound recognition, early reading readiness, and vocabulary in a seasonal, kid-friendly format.

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Begin by introducing the names of each winter picture so children clearly hear the starting sound. Encourage kids to say each word slowly (e.g., hat… /h/ /h/ hat) and emphasize the beginning sound. Guide them to point to the matching letters and choose the correct one before circling it.

This activity pairs well with winter literacy centers, small-group instruction, or phonics warm-ups. To extend learning, children can color the pictures afterward to build fine-motor strength and confidence.

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