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CVC Sounds: The Initial Consonant

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CVC Words – Beginning Sound of CVC Words

Dee and Kala are visiting a sculpture garden. When they try to read about the artwork, they notice that the first letter of each CVC word is missing! However, they are not sure how to help fix this. Join Dee and Kala as they learn about CVC beginning sounds and write the beginning sound for each cvc word.

CVC Words – Explanation

What is a CVC word? Let’s learn more about these special words and the beginning sound in CVC words with the following kindergarten beginning sounds CVC activities.

A CVC word is a special kind of word made up of three letters that follow the same pattern each time: a consonant, a vowel, and a consonant. Consonants and vowels are the names for the two types of letters in the alphabet. Vowels are the letters a, e, i, o, and u. Consonants are all the other letters that are not vowels.

Here is an overview of the vowels and consonants in the alphabet:

Types of letter Examples
vowels a, e, i, o, u
consonants b, c, d, f, g,
h, j, k, l, m,
n, p, q, r, s,
t, v, w, x, y, z

When we talk about the initial consonant, we are talking about the first sound a letter makes when we say the word.

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Finding the Initial Consonant

How do you isolate and identify the initial consonant? Let's practice with a CVC word where the first letter is missing: _ e n. To figure out the initial consonant, look at the picture and say the word aloud.

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Next, touch and say the first sound you hear: /h/.

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Then, name the letter that makes that sound. What letter says /h/? H says /h/!

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Finally, let's write the letter h where it belongs! H, E, N spells hen!

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CVC Words Beginning Sounds – Summary

Let’s review the explanation of how to find beginning sounds for CVC words.To figure out the first letter of a CVC word, you can follow these steps:

  • First, we say the word aloud.

  • Next, we touch and say the first sound we hear.

  • Then, we name the letter that makes that sound.

  • Finally, we write the letter in its place.

Have you practiced CVC words and their beginning sounds yet? On this website, you can also find interactive exercises, worksheets, and more activities on CVC words and their beginning sounds

Transcript CVC Sounds: The Initial Consonant

Dee and Kala are visiting a sculpture garden. But when they try to read about the artwork, they notice that the first letter of each CVC word is MISSING! They want to help fix the problem, but how?! Let's help Dee and Kala by learning about, "CVC Word: The Initial Consonant." A CVC word is a special kind of word made up of three letters that follow the same pattern each time: a consonant, a vowel, and a consonant. Consonants and vowels are the names for the two types of letters in the alphabet. Vowels are the letters a, e, i, o, and u. Consonants are all the other letters that are not vowels. When we say initial consonant, we are talking about the first sound a letter makes when we say the word, but how do we figure out the first letter? Let’s practice together! Let’s look at this sculpture of a hen. Oh no! The first letter is missing on the nameplate! To figure out the initial consonant first, let's say the word aloud: hen. Next, let's touch and say the first sound we hear /h/. Then, let's name that letter: What letter says /h/? H says /h/! Finally, let's write the letter H where it belongs! H, E, N spells hen! Here's the next sculpture: a dog. Oh my! The first letter is missing again! First, we say the word aloud: dog. Next, we touch and say the first sound we hear: /d/. Then, we name that letter. What letter says /d/? D says /d/. Finally, we write d here where it belongs! D, O, G spells dog! Now it's your turn! The last sculpture is a cat and the first letter is still missing on the nameplate! Let's figure out the initial consonant! First, say the word aloud: cat. What is the first sound you hear in cat? /k/ What letter says /k/ in cat? Remember, there are two letters that make the /k/ sound, but in CAT, it's the letter C! So, write C where it belongs! C, A, T spells cat! Dee and Kala have finished! But who is this walking over to them? While they figure out who this is, let's remember! Today we learned about the first consonant in a CVC word. A CVC word is a special kind of word that is made up of three letters: a Consonant- a Vowel-and a Consonant. When we look for the initial consonant, we are talking about the first sound a letter makes when we say the word. To figure out the first letter of a CVC word: First, we say the word aloud. Next, we touch and say the first sound we hear. Then, we name the letter that makes that sound. Finally, we write the letter in its place. It was the sculpture artist coming over to Dee and Kala! He was so thankful for all their hard work, he has a surprise for them, a brand new masterpiece to add to the sculpture garden!

CVC Sounds: The Initial Consonant exercise

Would you like to apply the knowledge you’ve learned? You can review and practice it with the tasks for the video CVC Sounds: The Initial Consonant.
  • Identify the consonants and vowels.

    Hints

    Consonants and vowels are the names for the two types of letters in the alphabet.

    The word dog is a CVC word. The d and the g are consonants. The o is a vowel.

    Vowels are the letters a, e, i, o, and u. Consonants are all the other letters that are not vowels.

    Solution

    Vowels are the letters a, e, i, o, and u.
    Consonants are all the other letters that are not vowels. The consonants in this picture are b, f, g, j, m, p, s, t, h, z.

  • Which words have the same initial consonant?

    Hints

    Look at each picture. Say the word aloud. What is the first sound you hear?

    Touch the first sound you hear. What letter makes that sound?

    Solution

    C Initial Consonant: can, cat, car, cup
    M Initial consonant: mud, man, map, mop

  • Fill in the gaps with the correct letter.

    Hints

    Did you say the word aloud? Look at the picture and say the word aloud.

    Touch the first sound you hear. What letter makes that sound?

    Listen to the word read aloud. What letter makes this sound?

    Solution

    To figure out the first letter of a CVC word:
    First, we say the word aloud.
    Next, we touch and say the first sound we hear.
    Then, we name the letter that makes that sound.

  • What are the missing sounds?

    Hints

    Did you say the word aloud? Look at the picture and say the word aloud.

    Touch the first sound you hear. What letter makes that sound?

    Listen to the word read aloud. What letter makes this sound?

    What do scissors do? What initial sound do you hear when you say the word?

    Solution

    To figure out the first letter of a CVC word:
    First, we say the word aloud.
    Next, we touch and say the first sound we hear.
    Then, we name the letter that makes that sound.
    Finally, we write the letter in its place.

  • Which letter is the initial consonant?

    Hints

    Is the initial consonant the first sound or last sound you hear when you say a word aloud?

    Consonants and vowels are the names for the two types of letters in the alphabet. Vowels are the letters a, e, i, o, and u. Consonants are all the other letters that are not vowels.

    In the word met, m is the initial consonant.

    Solution

    When we look for the initial consonant, we are talking about the first sound a letter makes when we say the word.
    In the word hot the initial consonant is h.

  • Can you find the matching pairs?

    Hints

    Remember, all of the words in this example are CVC words.

    How can we determine the initial consonant? What part of the word should you listen to?

    Solution

    We can find the initial consonant by listening to the first sound in a word.
    Mug and mad both start with M.
    Bat and bag both start with B.
    Pig and pot both start with P.
    Log and leg both start with L.