Free Beginning Sounds ABCD Sample

Free beginning sounds worksheets ABCD using real photos to teach letter sound recognition and early phonics skills in EYFS and SEN settings.

Free beginning sounds worksheets ABCD using real photos to teach letter sound recognition and early phonics skills in EYFS and SEN settings.

This free sample includes 8 printable worksheets designed to help pupils identify initial letter sounds using clear, real-life photographs.

Letters included: A, B, C, D

Each page contains two structured task cards with four lowercase letter choices and one correct answer. The answer choices are carefully arranged to reduce guessing patterns and support meaningful sound discrimination.

What’s included:

• 4 worksheets with word labels
• 4 worksheets without labels (picture only)
• 2 cards per page
• 4 letter choices per card
• 1 correct answer per card
• High-contrast, autism-friendly layout
• Real photographs
• Printable PDF (US Letter size)

How to use:

Pupils look at the picture, say the word aloud, identify the beginning sound and circle the correct letter.

Ideal for:

• EYFS phonics
• KS1 intervention
• SEN classrooms
• Autism support units
• Speech and language sessions
• Small group literacy work
• Independent work stations

This resource supports early reading, phonemic awareness and letter–sound correspondence.

If you find this sample useful, the full A–Z version includes 52 structured worksheets covering the entire alphabet.