Sound Snap It: Initial Sounds is a hands-on phonics activity designed to help students identify and isolate initial sounds in words through interactive play. Featuring colourful image-based task cards with multiple-choice letter options, this engaging resource supports early reading and spelling development in a fun, low-prep format. Whether used in literacy centres, small groups or for independent practise, students will love “snapping” their answers as they reinforce foundational phonics skills.

Students select a task card, say the pictured word aloud, then use a crocodile peg or marker to identify the correct initial sound from the choices at the bottom. With opportunities for kinaesthetic, visual and auditory learning, this activity builds sound-letter recognition while promoting confidence and participation.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise and isolate beginning sounds in spoken words
• ✅ Strengthen sound-symbol correspondence and phonemic awareness
• ✅ Support vocabulary development and oral language skills
• ✅ Promote fine motor development through interactive tools
• ✅ Foster engagement and confidence through play-based learning

What’s Included:

• Printable task cards with image prompts and initial sound options
• Optional crocodile toppers for pegs
• Instructions and extension ideas for differentiated use

Materials Needed:

• Printed task cards (preferably on thick card)
• Crocodile pegs, counters or blocks
• Optional: write-and-wipe sleeves and dry erase markers
• Optional: pencils and paper for writing extensions

How to Use:

• Print and cut the task cards and optional crocodile toppers
• Students choose a card, say the word aloud, and identify the beginning sound
• Use a peg or marker to snap or point to the correct initial letter
• Repeat with multiple cards for extended practise

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as part of a literacy rotation or targeted phonics intervention
• 💡 Create an interactive phonics station with pegs, write-and-wipe sleeves, and word cards
• 💡 Pair with letter hunts or sound matching activities to deepen learning

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Encourage students to stretch words slowly and repeat the beginning sound for clarity
• 💛 Offer alternative tools like counters or dry erase markers for a varied experience
• 💛 Introduce a “challenge round” where students write the word and use it in a sentence

Sound Snap It: Initial Sounds brings energy and fun to phonics practise while helping students build confidence in sound recognition. Download this engaging resource today and snap your way to stronger literacy skills!