Beginning Consonants
This phonic strip activity invites children to match picture tiles with the same beginning letter sound. This box contains all twenty-six alphabet letters and corresponding cards.
When introducing this game, it is best to model to the children what to do. For example, take the letter B…and place the bat, bed, and bus card next to the letter. Explain to children that all the images and words begin with the letter B. Here are some fun and effective extension activities using the materials inside the box.
Upon opening this box of cards and phonics strips, I actually divided each letter and corresponding cards into plastic bags. Because when you have little ones, if they mix up all the cards, you will spend so much time looking for them to play. By doing so, I suggest starting off with two phonic strips and picture cards. Mix the cards up…and then have the children sort them according to the beginning consonant and letter sound.
Take the picture cards of one letter and mix in some cards from other letters. Have the children determine which ones don’t belong.
As students get used to the procedure, introduce three to four phonics strips at a time for a challenge. Have them check their work with a friend.
As students complete the phonics strips, provide opportunity to write these new words in a writer’s notebook, on a small chalkboard, or whiteboard. They can even begin to create notecards as well.
You can introduce one letter a week…and then have students create additional picture cards with more words with the same consonant. Place them in your zip log bags and use them for future game playing.
