First Sound Match-Up
A fun activity that helps young ESL learners match letters to corresponding images while practicing early phonics skills. Great for solo work or partner activities.
Designed for
Kindergarten ESL learners ages 5–6
Purpose / Learning Objectives
Reinforce beginning letter-sound correspondence.
Build early phonics and vocabulary recognition.
Encourage cooperative or independent practice.
Teacher Tips
Can be used as a literacy center, warm-up, or review activity.
Pair students for peer support or let learners complete individually.
Suitable for ESL beginners: consider modeling the first few examples visually before letting students work independently.
Consider laminating for durability and repeated use
What’s Included:
Printable PDF of A-Z cards