Make early phonics practice engaging with these Initial Sound Colouring worksheets, designed for EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade learners. This pack focuses on Phase 3 sounds, helping children build confidence in recognising and identifying beginning sounds. (z, ch, sh, th, ng )

On each page, children look at a selection of pictures and find the three that begin with the target Phase 3 sound. They then colour the correct images, reinforcing sound recognition through a simple, hands-on task.

Ideal for:

Phonics and literacy centres
Morning work and early finishers
Small group or 1:1 intervention
Home learning packs
Curriculum areas covered:

Literacy (Phonics)
Communication and Language
Fine Motor Development
Learning objectives addressed include:

Recognising and identifying initial sounds in words
Linking Phase 3 graphemes to their corresponding sounds
Developing phoneme awareness
Building fine motor control through colouring
This no-prep, high-impact resource is perfect for supporting children as they develop confidence with Phase 3 phonicsthrough engaging, hands-on learning.