Phonics Activity Beginning Sound Hunt Cards Reading Center Bundle K-2
by Come Alive CommunicationsLooking for an engaging and active way to reinforce phonics skills? This scavenger hunt combines movement and learning, making phonics practice fun for Kindergarten to 2nd-grade students!
This phonics scavenger hunt is packed with everything you need to get your students practicing essential phonics skills in an exciting, hands-on way. With step-by-step teacher directions, a student-friendly recording sheet, and an answer key for easy assessment, this activity is ready to go! Your students will match pictures to Initial (beginning) sounds, build fine motor skills as they write lowercase letters, and enjoy the built-in movement. This is perfect for independent practice or centers, whether you're teaching in small groups or as a whole class. This bundle includes #3 and #4 in the Scavenger Hunt Series. It is perfect for kindergarten, first grade, early second grade or any student working on identifying the Beginning sound. Start with whole-group instruction to guide your students through the process of identifying the picture, matching them to words, and writing their answers. Once they master the format, this scavenger hunt becomes an independent literacy station that can be used again and again with different content!
Take a at my preview for a better peek at what is included. Here is the letters bundle, CVC Word Hunt, and the VCe Hunt if you’d like ALL.THE.THINGS. in this series.
Contents:
Teacher Directions
Student Directions and Recording Sheet
Teacher Answer Key
12 Picture/Initial Sounds in hunt 1 and 15 Picture/Initial Sounds in hunt 2 Matching Cards in 2 Separate Hunts
Recording sheet for assessment or progress monitoring
Built-in movement and fine motor practice
Perfect for:
Whole group instruction
Independent literacy centers
Scavenger hunts for phonics practice
Multi-sensory learning that combines movement, visual identification, and writing
Common Core Alignment:
✏️CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.K.2.D: I can isolate and pronounce the initial sound in a word.
✏️CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.2.C: I can isolate and pronounce the initial sound in a word.
How it Works:
Students may start at ANY card with their pencil and paper on a clipboard. If this is too much to carry: Adjust the activity, by “hiding” the cards around the classroom writing surfaces such as tables and desks and have a pencil at each station.
Write the number of the starting card in the top left square.
Look at the picture, say what it is and think about what letters spell the initial, medial and final sounds.
Walk around the room searching for the Beginning Sound located in the oval in the top right of another card that matches the picture
When found, write the Beginning Sound on the line in the first box.
Following the arrow on their paper to box 2, write the number of this card in the box on the top left.
Repeat until all boxes are full. Students should return to starting card when completed.
You will❤️ it because:
Teachers will love how easy this scavenger hunt is to set up and how versatile it is—use it for independent practice, centers, or whole group activities. It’s aligned with a trusted phonics curriculum and provides a great way to assess students’ understanding. Plus, the built-in movement keeps students engaged and focused, making phonics practice more fun!
Students will love the excitement of searching for the right answers while moving around the room. The matching activity encourages them to think critically about phonics and fine-tune their motor skills, making learning feel like a game.
Who This Product is For:
Kindergarten through 2nd-grade teachers looking for engaging phonics activities.
Teachers seeking a UFLI-aligned, not endorsed by-simply introduced in the same sequence, resource to support phonics instruction.
Educators needing fun, low-prep activities for independent centers or small groups.
Teachers looking for ways to incorporate movement into phonics practice.
Teachers wanting an easy way to assess and monitor students’ phonics progress.
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Phonics Activity Beginning Sound Hunt Cards Reading Center Kindergarten, 1st
By Come Alive Communications
Looking for an engaging and active way to reinforce phonics skills? This scavenger hunt combines movement and learning, making phonics practice fun for Kindergarten to 2nd-grade students!
This phonics scavenger hunt is packed with everything you need to get your students practicing essential phonics skills in an exciting, hands-on way. With step-by-step teacher directions, a student-friendly recording sheet, and an answer key for easy assessment, this activity is ready to go! Your students will match pictures to initial (beginning) sounds, build fine motor skills as they write lowercase letters, and enjoy the built-in movement. This is perfect for independent practice or centers, whether you're teaching in small groups or as a whole class. This is #3 in the Scavenger Hunt Series. It is perfect for kindergarten, first grade, early second grade or any student working on recognizing Beginning Sounds. Start with whole-group instruction to guide your students through the process of identifying the picture, matching them to words, and writing their answers. Once they master the format, this scavenger hunt becomes an independent literacy station that can be used again and again with different content!
Take a at my preview for a better peek at what is included. Here is the letters bundle, the CVC Word Hunt and the VCe Word Hunt if you’d like ALL.THE.THINGS. in this series.
Contents:
Teacher Directions
Student Directions and Recording Sheet
Teacher Answer Key
12 Picture/Initial Sound Matching Cards
Recording sheet for assessment or progress monitoring
Built-in movement and fine motor practice
Perfect for:
- Whole group instruction
- Independent literacy centers
- Scavenger hunts for phonics practice
- Multi-sensory learning that combines movement, visual identification, and writing
Common Core Alignment:
✏️CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.K.2.D: I can isolate and pronounce the initial sound in a word.
✏️CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.2.C: I can isolate and pronounce the initial sound in a word.
How it Works:
Students may start at ANY card with their pencil and paper on a clipboard. If this is too much to carry: Adjust the activity, by “hiding” the cards around the classroom writing surfaces such as tables and desks and have a pencil at each station.
Write the number of the starting card in the top left square.
Look at the picture, say what it is and think about what letters spell the initial, medial and final sounds.
Walk around the room searching for the initial sound located in the oval in the top right of another card that matches the picture
When found, write the initial sound on the line in the first box.
Following the arrow on their paper to box 2, write the number of this card in the box on the top left.
Repeat until all boxes are full. Students should return to starting card when completed.
You will❤️ it because:
Teachers will love how easy this scavenger hunt is to set up and how versatile it is—use it for independent practice, centers, or whole group activities. It’s aligned with a trusted phonics curriculum and provides a great way to assess students’ understanding. Plus, the built-in movement keeps students engaged and focused, making phonics practice more fun!
Students will love the excitement of searching for the right answers while moving around the room. The matching activity encourages them to think critically about phonics and fine-tune their motor skills, making learning feel like a game.
Who This Product is For:
Kindergarten through 2nd-grade teachers looking for engaging phonics activities.
Teachers seeking a UFLI-aligned, not endorsed by-simply introduced in the same sequence-resource to support phonics instruction.
Educators needing fun, low-prep activities for independent centers or small groups.
Teachers looking for ways to incorporate movement into phonics practice.
Teachers wanting an easy way to assess and monitor students’ phonics progress.
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Go to your My Purchases page and beside each purchase (after 24hrs) you'll see a Leave a Review button. Click that and you can leave a quick rating and a comment. You will get 1 credit for every spent to use on future purchases! I value your feedback greatly, and it helps me create more products to help you!
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Phonics Activity Beginning Sound Hunt Reading Center Activity Kinder-1st Grade
By Come Alive Communications
Looking for an engaging and active way to reinforce phonics skills? This scavenger hunt combines movement and learning, making phonics practice fun for Kindergarten and 1st-grade students!
This phonics scavenger hunt is packed with everything you need to get your students practicing essential phonics skills in an exciting, hands-on way. With step-by-step teacher directions, a student-friendly recording sheet, and an answer key for easy assessment, this activity is ready to go! Your students will match pictures to the initial sound, build fine motor skills as they write lowercase letters, and enjoy the built-in movement. This is perfect for independent practice or centers, whether you're teaching in small groups or as a whole class. This is #4 in the Scavenger Hunt Series. It is perfect for kindergarten, first grade, early second grade or any student working on initial sounds. Start with whole-group instruction to guide your students through the process of identifying the picture, matching them to words, and writing their answers. Once they master the format, this scavenger hunt becomes an independent literacy station that can be used again and again with different content!
Take a at my preview for a better peek at what is included. Here is the letters bundle ,the CVC Word Hunt and the VCe Word Hunt if you’d like ALL.THE.THINGS. in this series.
Contents:
Teacher Directions
Student Directions and Recording Sheet
Teacher Answer Key
15 Picture/Initial Sound Matching Cards
Recording sheet for assessment or progress monitoring
Built-in movement and fine motor practice
Perfect for:
Whole group instruction
Independent literacy centers
Scavenger hunts for phonics practice
Multi-sensory learning that combines movement, visual identification, and writing
Common Core Alignment:
✏️CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.K.2.D: I can isolate and pronounce the initial sound in a word.
✏️CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.2.C: I can isolate and pronounce the initial sound in a word.
How it Works:
Students may start at ANY card with their pencil and paper on a clipboard. If this is too much to carry: Adjust the activity, by “hiding” the cards around the classroom writing surfaces such as tables and desks and have a pencil at each station.
Write the number of the starting card in the top left square.
Look at the picture, say what it is and think about the initial (beginning) sounds.
Walk around the room searching for that letter located in the oval in the top right of another card that matches the picture
When found, write the Beginning Sound on the line in the first box.
Following the arrow on their paper to box 2, write the number of this card in the box on the top left.
Repeat until all boxes are full. Students should return to starting card when completed.
You will❤️ it because:
Teachers will love how easy this scavenger hunt is to set up and how versatile it is—use it for independent practice, centers, or whole group activities. It’s aligned with a trusted phonics curriculum and provides a great way to assess students’ understanding. Plus, the built-in movement keeps students engaged and focused, making phonics practice more fun!
Students will love the excitement of searching for the right answers while moving around the room. The matching activity encourages them to think critically about phonics and fine-tune their motor skills, making learning feel like a game.
Who is this for?
Kindergarten through 2nd-grade teachers looking for engaging phonics activities.
Teachers seeking a UFLI-aligned, not endorsed by-simply introduced in the same sequence- resource to support phonics instruction.
Educators needing fun, low-prep activities for independent centers or small groups.
Teachers looking for ways to incorporate movement into phonics practice.
Teachers wanting an easy way to assess and monitor students’ phonics progress.
Click the follow ⭐next to my name and get notified when my newest products post.
Did you know you can get CREDITS for future purchases? YES!
Go to your My Purchases page and beside each purchase (after 24hrs) you'll see a Leave a Review button. Click that and you can leave a quick rating and a comment. You will get 1 credit for every spent to use on future purchases! I value your feedback greatly, and it helps me create more products to help you!
Thank you so much for your support of my store.