Kindergarten students develop foundational phonics skills by recognizing and identifying digraphs, which are pairs of letters representing a single sound. This activity supports early reading and spelling by helping children differentiate common digraphs like ch, sh, and th within simple words. Explore the available worksheets to reinforce digraph identification with engaging, hands-on practice.
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Understanding Digraphs in Kindergarten
Teaching digraphs is essential for early literacy development in kindergarteners. A digraph occurs when two letters combine to create one distinct sound. This worksheet focuses on common digraphs like sh, ch, and th. Parents and teachers can use these activities to improve phonemic awareness.
Identifying Digraphs in Words
In the word "ship", the letters 's' and 'h' form the digraph that produces the "sh" sound. When working with the word "chop", children should circle the 'ch' because it creates a unique sound different from the individual letters. Similarly, in "bath", the digraph 'th' is found at the end, representing a specific consonant sound.
Recognizing Sounds and Digraphs
Help children identify if a word contains a digraph by asking questions like: Does "fish" have a digraph? (Yes, the 'sh' digraph.) Or, does "duck" have one? (No, it doesn't contain a digraph.) Comparing words such as "cat" and "shop", helps students hear that 'sh' is a digraph sound in "shop".
Practice Writing and Listening
Encourage students to underline the digraph in words like "chin", which has the 'ch' sound. They can also practice spelling words starting with digraphs, such as "chip". Writing words with the th digraph reinforces understanding and use. Listening exercises, like identifying the digraph in "wish", further enhance auditory recognition.
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