Build strong phonemic awareness and letter–sound recognition with this hands-on Beginning Sound Sort activity. Perfect for literacy centres, small groups, and intervention in Kindergarten & 1st Grade. The bundle includes 25 print-and-go mats + digital BOOM Cards for flexible, low-prep learning. Help your students confidently hear, identify, and match beginning sounds with this engaging, hands-on word work activity. Students will: Say the word Isolate the initial sound Match it to the correct letter This structured routine builds a strong foundation in: ✔ Phonemic awareness✔ Letter–sound correspondence✔ Early decoding skills WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS ✨ If you’re looking for a low-prep, high-impact literacy centre, this resource makes it easy to target essential early reading skills while keeping students engaged. ✔ Simple, repeatable routine students can use independently✔ Visual picture support for early learners✔ Clear alignment to Science of Reading practices✔ Differentiation-friendly for a range of abilities WHAT’S INCLUDED - 25 Beginning Sound Sort Mats (one for each letter, excluding X) Matching picture cards for each mat Digital BOOM CARDS™ version for paperless learning Print-and-go format for easy prep PERFECT FOR Literacy CentresSmall GroupsIntervention & RTIMorning WorkIndependent Practice HOW TO USE Students look at each picture, say the word aloud, and identify the beginning sound before placing it on the correct mat. This routine helps students make meaningful connections between sounds and letters — a key step toward confident reading. ⭐ TEACHER-APPROVED ⭐ “Fabulous resource! Easy to prep and perfect for independent centers.”“Great for reinforcing letter sounds in both reading and speech practice!” What are BOOM CARDS™? BOOM CARDS™ are self-correcting, cloud-based DIGITAL resources. They can be played on most modern browsers, Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. BOOM CARDS™ apps are also available. Not sure if your browser will work? Try our free BOOM CARDS™ deck first. CLICK HERE TO PLAY A PREVIEW OF OUR BOOM CARDSWhen you redeem your purchase, BOOM LEARNING℠ opens an account for you if you do not already have one. If you do not subscribe at the end of your trial, you will be able to continue using BOOM CARDS™ with the Fast Play feature. You can use BOOM CARDS™ in Google Classroom™! CLICK HERE to find out how! File type – Microsoft PowerPoint (editable text) + BOOM Cards version IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE… All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase. ★ Please view the available PREVIEWS to see more of what’s included ★ I also encourage you to ask questions before purchasing if you are uncertain of anything. What programs do I need to open and use this product? You will need to have internet access to access the online version on BOOM LEARNING℠ site. To use our editable resources, you will need to have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your computer to open and edit these resources. If you don't have PowerPoint, you can access a free trial of the program here. Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues. What does it mean if a file is editable? Our editable files allow you to change and customize the text so you can make it exactly what you want to fit your classroom. Simply type into the text boxes provided or add in your own to edit. You will need access to Microsoft PowerPoint to do this. Editable does not mean all parts are moveable. Any included artwork, clip art, some fonts and other graphics are fixed to abide by copyright laws and cannot be edited or removed. Colors also used cannot be edited with the exception of colored text. If you want the text in the editable items to match the look of the ready to print decor, you may need to purchase and install some of the fonts. I've included information on the custom fonts used within the download along with a help sheet to make sure you’re getting the most from your purchase. You can also use any fonts you already have to truly customize the look of your classroom! Please read through the product description to check what can be edited and, if unsure, please message me. **Boom Learning℠ and Boom Cards™ are the trademarks of Boom Learning Inc. Used with permission.**
