★Letter S: Pictures That Start With S
Preschool Spelling Worksheet
Circle the picture that starts with the letter S.
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Preschool Letter S: Pictures That Start With S worksheets
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About this worksheet
The letter S is one of the friendliest sounds to start with, because a child can stretch it out like a snake: sssss. That long, quiet hiss makes the very front of a word easy to hear, which is the whole skill on this page. Each row shows three pictures, and exactly one of them has a name that starts with S. Say the three names out loud together, slowly, and let the child decide which one begins with the hiss.
A child who picks a picture because it is a favorite, or because the whole name sounds long, is listening to the wrong part, so say only the first sound: sss. Words such as sun, sock, star and snake are the ones a three- or four-year-old already says every day. Praise the listening, not just the circle.
What your child will learn
- Say the sound the letter S makes
- Hear /s/ at the front of a spoken word
- Pick a picture by its first sound, not by what it is
- Say the names of everyday things clearly
Head Start ELOF standard: P-LIT 3, RF.K.3.A
Worked example
The row shows a ball, a sun and a cup. Say the names slowly and stretch the front of each one: sss-un starts with the hiss of S, so circle the sun.
Common mistake
Choosing a picture that only ends or sounds like S, or naming the letter instead of saying its sound.
Helpful hint
Stretch the front of each name: sss. Does it start with that hiss?
Questions parents ask
What is the most common mistake with letter s: pictures that start with s?
Choosing a picture that only ends or sounds like S, or naming the letter instead of saying its sound.
How can I help my child with letter s: pictures that start with s?
Stretch the front of each name: sss. Does it start with that hiss?
Are these preschool spelling worksheets free to print?
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