S Initial Sound Phonics Worksheet (EYFS/KS1)

Help Sammy the Squirrel save his suitcase while children master the **initial /s/ sound! **

This engaging story-based phonics worksheet turns early sound recognition into a fun adventure. Children help rescue Sammy’s belongings by finding, drawing and completing the words that begin with the /s/ sound.

Perfect for Early Years, Reception and Key Stage 1, this resource builds essential early reading, phonemic awareness, and writing skills through listening, matching, drawing and chances to independently form letters.

**This can be used in the classroom for: **

. Phonics lessons (introducing or revisiting the s phoneme)
. Continuous provision
. Morning work
. EYFS activities linked to Phase 2
. Assessment evidence for sound recognition

**This can be used at home for: **

. Playing “I spy”
. the correct letter formation of “s”
. “Build confidence with word building”