Digraph Fun: ch, sh, th Sounds for Class 1

Some words start with digraphs—two letters that come together to make one sound. In this fun and picture-based worksheet, Class 1 learners complete word beginnings using common digraphs like sh, ch, th, wh, and ph. It’s a great tool to boost early phonics and spelling skills.

📌 Why Should Children of This Age Group Learn This Topic?

🔤 Helps children hear and use blended sounds correctly.

🧠 Builds reading fluency and word decoding through sound recognition.

✍️ Supports spelling and early writing accuracy.

🗣️ Encourages correct pronunciation by identifying starting sound chunks.

🎯 What Are the Learning Outcomes?

By completing this worksheet, learners will:

1. Identify and insert the correct digraphs at the beginning of each word.

2. Strengthen recognition of sh, ch, th, wh, ph sounds.

3. Improve their ability to decode and complete words using sound clues.

4. Build confidence in both reading and writing phonics-based words.

📚 What Does This Worksheet Offer?

📝 A one-page worksheet with 10 picture-word clues.

🔡 Each word has a missing beginning digraph to be filled in.

🎯 Digraphs covered: sh, ch, th, wh, ph

🧒 Visual support helps students associate pictures with sounds and spelling.

🧠 What Are the Different Exercises in the Worksheet?

Complete the Word with the Correct Digraph: Students look at the picture, then fill in the correct beginning digraph.

Example: _ _ ip → ship

✅ Answer Key to All Exercises:

1. ship

2. chair

3. thumb

4. whale

5. phone

6. fish

7. think

8. wheel

9. shoe

✨ Blend Two Letters into One Sound!

Download this engaging Class 1 worksheet to help your child practice digraph sounds in a fun and picture-based way. A great tool to strengthen early reading and pronunciation!

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