Beginning Sounds
Children listen for the first sound in simple words like sun, map and dog, then circle, write and match the letter that makes it. A…
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- Getting started
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- 12 min
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- 20 questions
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- Answers included
An alphabet worksheet for matching each uppercase letter to its lowercase partner, and back again. The choices include look-alike letters such as b, d and p or m, n and w, so children have to look closely. They finish with a matching activity and by finding the uppercase letter in their own name. Knowing both forms of every letter is a must for early reading.
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Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
Completed: Matching Uppercase and Lowercase Letters
Kindergarten students (typically ages 5–6) working on spelling patterns & rules. It is pitched at getting started.
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.
About 10 minutes for 11 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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Try Ending Sounds.
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Every letter has an uppercase (big) form and a lowercase (small) form. Say the letter name as you find each pair.
Look at the uppercase letter. Circle its lowercase partner.
Look at the lowercase letter. Circle its uppercase partner.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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