Instructions
This worksheet is designed for a 3-year-old and requires an adult facilitator. Read the instructions aloud clearly and encourage the child to use their hands (pointing, circling, or tracing).
- Introduce the letters A, B, and S and their sounds before starting the sheet.
- Use the table structures below for guided interaction, allowing the child to mark the paper directly.
- Always praise effort and participation, regardless of accuracy.
- Use thick crayons or markers for easier tracing.
Section 1: The Sound Hunt (A, B, S)
Objective: To connect the letter shape to its sound and a familiar object.
- Read the clue aloud.
- Ask the child to point to the correct letter that makes the sound.
- Ask the child to circle the letter they pointed to.
| Clue | Letter A | Letter B | Letter S |
|---|---|---|---|
| I sound like /a/ /a/ (as in APPLE). | A | B | S |
| I sound like /s/ /s/ (as in SUN). | B | A | S |
| I sound like /b/ /b/ (as in BALL). | S | B | A |
Section 2: Following the Sound Path
Objective: To practice fine motor skills by tracing a path and associating the sound with the final object.
- Say the letter sound at the start of the path (e.g., "Start at the /b/ sound!").
- Ask the child to draw a line (trace the path) from the starting letter to the correct matching picture.
| Start Letter | Path/Tracing Line | End Picture |
|---|---|---|
| A | Draw a path from A to the Apple. | Apple |
| B | Draw a path from B to the Ball. | Ball |
| S | Draw a path from S to the Sun. | Sun |
| A | Ball | |
| S | Apple | |
| B | Sun |
Section 3: Circle the Starting Sound
Objective: To identify which letter makes the beginning sound of a spoken word. (The adult points to the row and says the picture name).
- Point to the row and clearly say the name of the object in the Word column.
- Ask the child: "Which letter makes the sound we hear at the beginning of [Word]?"
- Ask the child to circle the correct starting letter.
| Word (Adult says aloud) | Choice 1 | Choice 2 | Choice 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | S | A | B |
| Ball | A | B | S |
| Sun | B | S | A |
| Ant | S | A | B |
| Bat | A | S | B |
Section 4: Trace the Shapes (Challenge/Pre-Writing)
Objective: To practice the basic lines and shapes used in forming letters (scaffolding).
- Show the child where to start tracing the shape.
- Ask them to use their crayon to trace the lines carefully.
| Shape/Line | Example Trace (Adult can draw dots first) |
|---|---|
| Straight Down Line (for B) | Trace down, down, down. |
| Circle/Curve (for S) | Trace around the big circle. |
| Angled Line (for A) | Trace slant, slant, across. |
| Straight Down Line | |
| Circle/Curve | |
| Angled Line |
Answer Key
Section 1: The Sound Hunt
| Clue | Letter A | Letter B | Letter S |
|---|---|---|---|
| I sound like /a/ /a/ (as in APPLE). | A (Circle) | B | S |
| I sound like /s/ /s/ (as in SUN). | B | A | S (Circle) |
| I sound like /b/ /b/ (as in BALL). | S | B (Circle) | A |
Section 2: Following the Sound Path
(The student should draw a line connecting the start letter to the correct matching picture.)
| Start Letter | Path/Tracing Line | End Picture |
|---|---|---|
| A | Connects to | Apple |
| B | Connects to | Ball |
| S | Connects to | Sun |
| A | Connects to | Ball (INCORRECT PATH - Encourage student to say the sound for A again) |
| S | Connects to | Apple (INCORRECT PATH - Encourage student to say the sound for S again) |
| B | Connects to | Sun (INCORRECT PATH - Encourage student to say the sound for B again) |
Section 3: Circle the Starting Sound
| Word (Adult says aloud) | Choice 1 | Choice 2 | Choice 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | S | A (Circle) | B |
| Ball | A | B (Circle) | S |
| Sun | B | S (Circle) | A |
| Ant | S | A (Circle) | B |
| Bat | A | S | B (Circle) |