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Free Kindergarten / Foundation Digraphs: sh, ch and th Words Worksheet
A digraph is two letters that make one sound. This phonics worksheet introduces sh (ship), ch (chin) and th (thumb). Children circle the word that starts with each digraph, then write sh, ch or th to finish short words like fish, lunch and bath from a simple clue. Knowing these sounds helps children read and spell many common words.
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- Year
- Kindergarten / Foundation
- Subject
- English
- Topic
- Spelling Patterns & Rules
- Difficulty
- Getting started
- Estimated time
- 12 minutes
- Curriculum
- Australian Curriculum
- Questions
- 12
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4), print or complete online
Students will practise
- hearing the sh, ch and th sounds
- knowing two letters can make one sound
- writing a digraph at the start or end of a word
Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
Completed: Digraphs: sh, ch and th Words
How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
- Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
Common questions
Who is this worksheet for?
Kindergarten / Foundation students (typically ages 5–6) working on spelling patterns & rules. It is pitched at getting started.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.
How long does it take?
About 12 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
Do I need to sign up to download?
No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.
What should we do next?
Try Counting Syllables: Clap the Beats.
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Success TutoringWorksheetsKindergarten / Foundation · English · Spelling Patterns & RulesDigraphs: sh, ch and th Words
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Some pairs of letters make one sound together: sh, ch and th. Say the sound, then say the word.
Part A: Find the sound
Grown-up: read the words aloud. Child: circle the word that starts with the sound.
1.Which word starts with sh?
- Aship
- Bchip
- Ctip
2.Which word starts with ch?
- Ashop
- Bchin
- Cthin
3.Which word starts with th?
- Achick
- Bshell
- Cthumb
4.Which word starts with sh?
- Achop
- Bshut
- Cthen
5.Which word starts with ch?
- Achat
- Bthat
- Cshed
Part B: Write sh, ch or th
Grown-up: read the clue. Child: write sh, ch or th to finish the word.
6. (answer space)op — you buy things here
7.fi (answer space) — it swims
8. (answer space)in — it is under your mouth
9.ba (answer space) — you get clean in it
10.lun (answer space) — a meal in the middle of the day
11. (answer space)ree — the number after two
Part C: Your turn
12.Write one word with sh, ch or th in it.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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