Using what you already have, create this fun alphabet activity using paper towel rolls and a few other supplies! This activity is fun and interactive!
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Paper Towel Template
This is a great activity for little ones learning beginning sounds! You can recreate this easily with this FREE template and paper towel rolls!
Everything You Need
- Paper Towel Roll
- Paper Towel Roll Template
- Dot Stickers
- Sharpie
Other Letter Sound Post:
How To Set It Up
- Start by gathering all the supplies from the list of everything you need above.
- Print out the paper towel roll template
- You can glue or tape the paper template to your paper towel roll. Both methods work just fine for me.
- Using your shaper and dot markers, write the letters on the stickers to match your printed template.
- This can be used in small groups in a classroom setting, or on your shelf at home for continuous use.
Sequence To Teach Beginning Sounds
When introducing the concept of beginning sounds, it’s best to start with a structured sequence that helps children build a better understanding and confidence. Try starting with high-frequency consonants that are common like m,s,t,p,b, and f. These are easier to pronounce for smaller kids and can be found in simpler words, which is great starting off.
After they have mastered those sounds, introduce other consonants while slowing including short vowel sounds (a,e,I,o,u).
If possible, avoid introducing letters that look and sound the same like (p, and b) which have similar sounds, or (d, and b) which look the same.
Teaching begging sounds doesn’t have to be hard, try introducing simple, fun, and interactive activities, lots of repetition, and make rel life connections when possible!
How Do I Teach Beginning Sounds?
Teaching beginning sounds can be fun when your little one is ready, it doesn’t have to be hard or stressful. Always follow your child’s lead!
Beggining sounds is an important skill for early literacy. Helping children connect the letter sounds to the letters are foundation skills for early reading.
Start by introducing one letter at a time, only adding on more letters when each sound is mastered. Include hands-on activities like letter sound mats, alphabet sound books, learning videos, and flashcards are all great starting points when teaching letter sounds.
What Are Beginning Sounds?
Beginning sounds are the very first sounds we hear in words, they are important to the building block for early literacy and phonemic awareness.
For children learning the beginning sounds, they will start to connect the letters to the letter sounds, which will help them decode words as they learn to read them.
As an example, in the word “cat” the begging sound is /c/
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