Exploring Beginning Sounds

This video tutorial teaches children how to identify the beginning sounds in words. It starts with an introduction to the concept using examples like 'soup' and 'sandwich'. The video then provides practice with pictures, such as a lion and a house, to stretch out the beginning sounds. An interactive section follows, where children identify sounds in words like 'hand' and 'fish'. A sorting activity helps reinforce learning by grouping pictures based on their initial sounds. The video concludes with a recap, emphasizing the importance of recognizing beginning sounds for reading skills.

What sound does the word 'soup' start with?

• f

• l

• m

• s

Which sound is the beginning sound of 'sandwich'?

• s

• w

• b

• h

What is the initial sound of the word 'lion'?

• l

• n

• m

• o

Identify the starting sound of 'house'.

• m

• s

• h

• f

What is the first sound you hear in the word 'mouse'?

• h

• m

• l

• s

Which letter does the word 'hand' begin with?

• h

• a

• n

• d

What is the initial sound of 'fish'?

• s

• f

• i

• h

The word 'watch' starts with which sound?

• w

• a

• t

• c

Choose the beginning sound of 'light'.

• g

• l

• i

• t

Which of these pictures starts with the sound 'm'?

• all of these

• monkey

• moon

• milk