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Preschool Ending Sounds worksheets

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Ending Sounds

Preschool Reading Worksheet

Circle the letter that each picture ends with.

    • t
    • n
    • m
    • f
    • g
    • n
    • m
    • r
    • l
    • m
    • r
    • p
    • m
    • r
    • f
    • r
    • m
    • g
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About this worksheet

Most children hear the first sound of a word long before they hear the last one, so this page turns the ear to the end. Each box shows one big picture and three small letters, and the child circles the letter the picture's name ends with: hat ends with t, pig ends with g, sun ends with n. Say the picture's name slowly and stretch the last sound, caaat, then say it again and stop on the final sound.

A child who circles the first letter of the word is listening to the wrong end, which is a good thing to notice and talk about, because both ends of a word matter for reading. The words here end in one clear sound; words that end with a silent e or a double letter wait for later. Say the sound, not the letter name.

What your child will learn

  • Hear the last sound in a spoken word
  • Match the last sound to a letter
  • Tell the first sound from the last sound
  • Say a word slowly and stop on its final sound

Head Start ELOF standard: P-LIT 1, RF.K.2.D

Worked example

The picture shows a sun. Say it slowly: sss-uuu-nnn. The last sound is nnn, so circle the letter n.

Common mistake

Circling the first letter of the word, because the front of a word is the part children hear first.

Helpful hint

Say the name slowly and listen to the very last sound.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with ending sounds?

Circling the first letter of the word, because the front of a word is the part children hear first.

How can I help my child with ending sounds?

Say the name slowly and listen to the very last sound.

Are these preschool reading worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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