Phonics and Sounds Pack

There is a real gap between knowing the alphabet and reading a word, and phonics is the bridge across it. A child can name every letter and still freeze at a simple word, because naming a letter and knowing its sound are two different skills.

This set takes a child over that crossing one step at a time. It starts with hearing the single sound each letter makes, moves to matching those sounds to pictures, and then blends two or three sounds together into a short, readable word. The words stay simple and the pictures stay clear, so the focus is on listening rather than guessing from the picture.

It suits the stretch when a child knows their letters but has not yet sounded anything out on their own. Print a page, sit close, and say the sounds together, slowly at first and then a little quicker. That first word a child reads aloud without help is worth every quiet minute of practice that came before it.

15 printable worksheets
Opens with Whizki Plus

Add this set to Learning Full Planner Phonics and Sounds Pack

What is inside

15 worksheets

Trace the Letter Shape, Say the Sound, Repeat

Trace a letter shape, say its sound out loud, and practice repeat-and-review so your child builds real letter-sound confidence.

Match Uppercase and Lowercase Letter Sounds

Match uppercase and lowercase letters by sound, so your child learns that the same sound shows up in two forms.

Circle the Picture That Starts With the Sound

Practice beginning sounds by circling the picture that starts with the target sound, building a key step toward reading.

Blend Two Sounds to Make a Read-Ready Word

Blend two sounds into one word by repeating slowly, combining, and saying the full sound together with confidence.

Blend and Read Three Sounds in a CVC Word

Build CVC blending by practicing three sound chunks, then combining them into one clear word for early reading.

Tap Out the Sounds You Hear in the Word

Tap out each sound in a word to strengthen phonemic awareness, then put the sounds together for smoother blending.

Write the Letter Sound in a Practice Box

Trace and copy the letter sound in a practice box to build fine-motor control and stronger sound-to-letter connection.

Daily Phonics Review, Say Sounds, Blend, Move On

A short daily review routine to say letter sounds and blend. Helps kids retain skills with calm repetition and quick wins.

Match Beginning Sounds to the Right Picture

Practice listening to the first sound and matching it to the correct beginning sound.

Find the Middle Sound in Simple Words

Practice identifying the middle sound in a word and matching it to the right sound choice.

Match Ending Sounds and Practice Sounding Out

Practice hearing the final sound in a word and matching it to the correct ending sound choice.

Blend Two Sounds to Make a Word

Learn to blend two sounds smoothly into a word, building confidence for early reading.

Build CVC Words with Sound Boxes

Build CVC words using sound boxes, practicing order and blending without guessing.

Read the Blended Word After Sounding It Out

Sound it out, then read the blended word, practicing the bridge from phonics to real reading.

Weekly Phonics Review, Sounds and Simple Blending

A quick weekly phonics review that revisits letter sounds and simple blending to help skills stick.

Instant download

Your sets are ready the moment a plan starts. Open one, download the PDF, and you can be printing within the minute.

Made by teachers

Every worksheet is built and checked by early-childhood educators, so the practice is sound and the pages stay friendly for small hands.

Print again and again

Download a set once and print it as often as you like, for one child at the kitchen table or a whole classroom.

Screen-free practice

Every page is pencil and paper. The sets are made for calm, hands-on time well away from a screen.

Secure checkout

Billing runs through Creem with encrypted checkout, and you can cancel from your account whenever you want.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Everything you need to know.

GENERAL

Can I print this pack as many times as I want?

Yes. Subscribers on Whizki Plus get unlimited prints of every page in this set. Print once for one kid, ten times for the whole class, then again next year - the PDF stays the same and there are no per-print limits.

What does Whizki Plus include for this pack?

Whizki Plus gives access to every worksheet in the Phonics and Sounds Pack pack - all 15 pages, full color PDFs, sized for both US Letter and A4. Plus also includes the other core early-years packs (alphabet, early math, phonics, pre-writing, shapes, sight words) and your saved shelf.

Can teachers and homeschool families use these in class?

Yes. Whizki worksheets are designed by early-childhood educators and printed copies can be used in a classroom, homeschool co-op, tutoring session, or library reading hour as long as the original PLUS subscriber is the one downloading them. We just ask that the PDFs themselves aren't re-uploaded or redistributed.

Where in the reading journey does this pack fit?

Right after a child knows most letter names and before they read words on their own. The pack practices the sounds each letter makes (beginning sounds, syllable counting, simple letter substitution), which is the bridge between "the alphabet song" and "I can sound out a word." Typically ages 4-6.

Will my kid need help reading the directions?

Probably yes on the first sheet, no by the third. We use very short prompts and a recurring "circle / cross out / match" visual pattern, so once a parent reads the first one aloud, the child usually carries the pattern into the next sheet on their own.

Limited-time savings
on Whizki workbooks.

Boost your child’s skills with our discounted workbooks. Engaging activities for preschool, kindergarten, and grade 1 - now at special sale prices!

June Summer Learning Workbook for Kindergarten to 1st Grad...

A workbook for the slow weeks of June. Reading, math, writing, science, and brain quests for kids stepping from kindergarten into 1st grade.

Big Fun Kindergarten Workbook for Kids Ages 5-6: ABC Learn...

A thick, year-long ABC and handwriting workbook for ages 5 to 6. Capital and lowercase letters, pre-K tracing, phonics, and short brain puzz...

Preschool and Kindergarten Math Workbook Ages 3-7: Numbers...

A long-format early math workbook for ages 3 to 7. Numbers, counting, shapes, telling time, and gentle addition for kids who are still learn...

Sight Words and Word Search Workbook for Kids Ages 5-7: Pr...

A sight words and word search workbook for ages 5 to 7. Themed puzzles, sentence-building, and trace-and-write practice for early independen...

Join the Screen-Free Movement.

Get exclusive activities, expert tips, and inspiration for a more meaningful, offline family life.