Clip the Beginning Sound Activity

Get your little learners ready for back to school with this fun and educational Clip the Beginning Sound Activity! This hands-on activity is designed to help children develop their phonemic awareness by identifying the beginning sounds of words.

Key Features:

• Interactive Learning: Children clip clothes pegs to show their answers, making learning fun and engaging.
• Versatile Use: Can be used with clothes pegs or dry-erase markers for varied learning experiences.
• Durable and Reusable: Print, laminate, and cut out the cards for long-lasting use.

Directions for Preparation:

1. Print, Laminate, and Cut: Print, laminate, and cut out the picture cards and small letter cards.
2. Prepare the Pegs:
   • Glue the small letter circles onto the pegging end of a clothes peg using craft glue or a hot glue gun.
   • Alternatively, write the letters on the pegs with a permanent marker or stick on some alphabet stickers.
3. Set Up the Activity: The aim of the activity is for children to correctly identify the beginning sound of each picture and clip a clothes peg to show their answer.
4. Alternative Method: Children can also use dry-erase markers to color the correct beginning sound.

Educational Benefits:

• Phonemic Awareness: Helps children recognize and differentiate beginning sounds.
• Fine Motor Skills: Clipping pegs enhances fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Engagement and Fun: Keeps children engaged with a hands-on approach to learning.

Perfect for back-to-school preparations, this activity will make learning the beginning sounds an enjoyable experience for your little ones!

Happy Teaching 🙂

IMPORTANT: This resource is included in the Back to School Preschool Center Activities pack. Do not purchase this resource if you have previously bought the packet as you already own it!