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Preschool Reading Resources

Give your toddler a head start with these fun literacy activities for preschoolers.

Whether your goal is phonemic awareness activities, sight words for preschool, or the shapes & sounds of alphabet letters, our free resources are a great way to help your child gain skills & confidence.

Check out our preschool readiness checklist, too!

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Preschool Phonemic Awareness

Preschool beginning sound worksheet lets kids circle pictures that start with the same sound as APPLE.

Beginning Sound Match – Apple

Preschool beginning sound worksheet lets kids circle pictures that start with the same sound as APPLE.

Beginning Sound Match – Apple

This beginning sound worksheet will help your child learn to listen and isolate the beginning A sound in words like APPLE. This is a key phonemic awareness skill for young learners. Our letter sound activities will also prepare your child for future phonics success.

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Preschool beginning sound worksheet helps kids circle pictures starting with the same sound as BUG.

Beginning Sound Match – Bug

Preschool beginning sound worksheet helps kids circle pictures starting with the same sound as BUG.

Beginning Sound Match – Bug

Ask your child to listen closely to the beginning sound as you say each word aloud. Circle the pictures with the same beginning sound as BUG. Letter sound activities like this beginning sound worksheet are created by phonics experts to build your child’s early literacy skills.

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Preschool beginning sound worksheet lets learners find pictures that start with the same sound as CAT.

Beginning Sound Match – Cat

Preschool beginning sound worksheet lets learners find pictures that start with the same sound as CAT.

Beginning Sound Match – Cat

Share this fun beginning sound worksheet with your child. Ask them to listen closely as you say each word aloud. Circle the pictures that start with the same “c” sound as cat. Letter sound activities are key to future phonics success. Try other beginning sound activities at home.

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Preschool beginning sound worksheet guides children to circle pictures starting with the same sound as DOT.

Beginning Sound Match – Dot

Preschool beginning sound worksheet guides children to circle pictures starting with the same sound as DOT.

Beginning Sound Match – Dot

Say each word aloud and ask your child to listen to the beginning sounds. Circle the pictures that start with the same sound as dot. Encourage your child to repeat the “d” sound. Letter sound activities like this beginning sound worksheet will prepare your child for future phonics success.

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Preschool Phonics

Preschool ABC song video presents a special tune about the letters of the alphabet sung by cheery animated animals.

Alphabet Song

Preschool ABC song video presents a special tune about the letters of the alphabet sung by cheery animated animals.

Alphabet Song

Learning the alphabet is even more fun with this special ABC song. Sing along with our Hooked on Phonics critters! We’re here to help your child learn more about alphabet letters – from tracing their shapes to identifying their unique sounds. Check out our letter sound activities for more fun!

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Preschool line tracing worksheets are great for practicing fine motor skills. Trace Batu the rhino and color his picture!

Batu’s Here! Line Tracing

Preschool line tracing worksheets are great for practicing fine motor skills. Trace Batu the rhino and color his picture!

Batu’s Here! Line Tracing

Say hello to Batu, one of the Hooked on Phonics pals! Our line tracing worksheets will help your child practice holding a pencil – an essential preschool skill. Your download includes a simple tracing page for little ones still mastering fine motor skills, and a more complex page to further support handwriting development. Consider our […]

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Preschool beginning sound worksheet lets kids circle pictures that start with the same sound as APPLE.

Beginning Sound Match – Apple

Preschool beginning sound worksheet lets kids circle pictures that start with the same sound as APPLE.

Beginning Sound Match – Apple

This beginning sound worksheet will help your child learn to listen and isolate the beginning A sound in words like APPLE. This is a key phonemic awareness skill for young learners. Our letter sound activities will also prepare your child for future phonics success.

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Preschool beginning sound worksheet helps kids circle pictures starting with the same sound as BUG.

Beginning Sound Match – Bug

Preschool beginning sound worksheet helps kids circle pictures starting with the same sound as BUG.

Beginning Sound Match – Bug

Ask your child to listen closely to the beginning sound as you say each word aloud. Circle the pictures with the same beginning sound as BUG. Letter sound activities like this beginning sound worksheet are created by phonics experts to build your child’s early literacy skills.

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Preschool Vocabulary

Preschool same and different worksheet with an animal vocabulary theme. Which word doesn't belong: duck, horse, frog, hat?

ANIMALS 1 – Same and Different Worksheet

Preschool same and different worksheet with an animal vocabulary theme. Which word doesn't belong: duck, horse, frog, hat?

ANIMALS 1 – Same and Different Worksheet

Help your little one practice vocabulary and word sorting skills with this same and different worksheet. Which one doesn’t belong? Comparing words and objects is an important early literacy skill. See our vocabulary worksheets and syllable awareness resources for more colorful learning fun at home.

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Preschool same and different worksheet with an animal vocabulary theme. Which word doesn't belong: cow, dog, bird, car?

ANIMALS 2 – Same and Different Worksheet

Preschool same and different worksheet with an animal vocabulary theme. Which word doesn't belong: cow, dog, bird, car?

ANIMALS 2 – Same and Different Worksheet

Help your child practice word categories with this cheery same and different worksheet. Look at the pictures, then decide which one doesn’t belong. Our colorful vocabulary worksheets support your little learner’s early vocabulary development and critical thinking skills.

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Preschool same and different worksheet with colorful beach vocabulary pictures. Fish, sun, sand, cup: which one doesn't belong?

BEACH – Same and Different Worksheet

Preschool same and different worksheet with colorful beach vocabulary pictures. Fish, sun, sand, cup: which one doesn't belong?

BEACH – Same and Different Worksheet

Let’s head to the ocean and compare colorful beach-themed pictures! Which item does not belong? This same and different worksheet is a great way to boost your preschooler’s categorization and observation skills. Explore more vocabulary worksheets – and try our syllable awareness worksheets, too!

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Child Vocabulary Development Chart by Age shows how a child's vocabulary typically grows from toddlerhood to 12 years old.

Child Vocabulary Development Chart by Age

Child Vocabulary Development Chart by Age shows how a child's vocabulary typically grows from toddlerhood to 12 years old.

Child Vocabulary Development Chart by Age

Vocabulary is the collection of words that your child understands and uses in conversation. Building a vocabulary starts at birth, and continues for the rest of our lives. This helpful child vocabulary development chart shows how a child’s understanding of new words typically develops from the toddler years and beyond.

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Preschool Sight Words

Kindergarten Sight Words worksheet - Trace, circle, and unscramble the word "AND."

AND – Sight Word Practice

Kindergarten Sight Words worksheet - Trace, circle, and unscramble the word "AND."

AND – Sight Word Practice

When it comes to kindergarten sight words, AND is a crucial one. Use this worksheet with your child to trace, circle, write, and unscramble the word AND. Check out other cheerful sight word worksheets to strengthen your child’s reading skills and fluency at home.

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Kindergarten Sight Words worksheet for practicing the sight word AND. Ideal for preschool, too.

AND – Sight Word Read and Trace

Kindergarten Sight Words worksheet for practicing the sight word AND. Ideal for preschool, too.

AND – Sight Word Read and Trace

Learning kindergarten sight words – especially high-frequency words like AND – gives your child an excellent head start on reading. Here, your child will practice reading and tracing the word AND. Consider our other free sight word worksheets for more at-home practice.

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Kindergarten sight words worksheet with a back-to-school theme includes tracing, writing and unscrambling activities.

BUS – Sight Word Practice

Kindergarten sight words worksheet with a back-to-school theme includes tracing, writing and unscrambling activities.

BUS – Sight Word Practice

Learning kindergarten sight words and high-frequency words like BUS is a great skill booster for little readers. Read, trace, and color the word BUS in this fun worksheet. Our sight word worksheets offer even more at-home learning – keep going!

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Kindergarten Sight Words worksheet as practice tracing and reading the Dolch sight word CAN.

CAN – Sight Word Read and Trace

Kindergarten Sight Words worksheet as practice tracing and reading the Dolch sight word CAN.

CAN – Sight Word Read and Trace

Kindergarten sight words are a helpful starting point for reading full sentences. In this fun worksheet, your child will practice reading and tracing the word CAN. Use with our other free sight words for kindergarten activities for extra at-home skill boosting.

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Preschool Comprehension

Reading comprehension for preschool worksheet - Cut and paste 3 colorful pictures in sequence to tell a happy story.

A Day at the Lake

Reading comprehension for preschool worksheet - Cut and paste 3 colorful pictures in sequence to tell a happy story.

A Day at the Lake

A Day at the Lake uses a sequence of colorful pictures to build reading comprehension for preschool. Cut and paste the pictures in the correct order to tell a fun story! Our preschool reading activities can help your little learner focus on the power of words and books long before they’re able to read independently. […]

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Reading comprehension for preschool worksheet - Can you paste these colorful pictures in sequence to tell a silly story?

A Feast for Two Beasts

Reading comprehension for preschool worksheet - Can you paste these colorful pictures in sequence to tell a silly story?

A Feast for Two Beasts

What are these silly beasts up to? Look at the pictures and paste them in the right order to find out! Picture sequencing is a fun, interactive way to boost reading comprehension for preschool. Check out our other literacy activities for preschoolers, too! Related Worksheets:

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Reading log worksheet allows children to color a ladybug for every book they read.

Critter Reading Log

Reading log worksheet allows children to color a ladybug for every book they read.

Critter Reading Log

Our printable reading log features adorable critters your child will love. Each time you read a book, color a snail or turtle! A great way to practice reading comprehension activities at home. It’s a perfect reading incentive all year long, but especially during Read Across America month in March!

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Kids' Reading Log - Celebrate Read Across America by coloring a picture for every book you read this week!

Read Across America Reading Log

Kids' Reading Log - Celebrate Read Across America by coloring a picture for every book you read this week!

Read Across America Reading Log

Reading a book is a great way to travel… in our imaginations! Use this delightful reading log for kids to encourage your child’s reading habits during Read Across America week. Each time they read a book, write its title on one of the clouds and color in the hot air balloon! Check out our other […]

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Preschool Alphabet Letters

Preschool ABC song video presents a special tune about the letters of the alphabet sung by cheery animated animals.

Alphabet Song

Preschool ABC song video presents a special tune about the letters of the alphabet sung by cheery animated animals.

Alphabet Song

Learning the alphabet is even more fun with this special ABC song. Sing along with our Hooked on Phonics critters! We’re here to help your child learn more about alphabet letters – from tracing their shapes to identifying their unique sounds. Check out our letter sound activities for more fun!

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Preschool letter tracing worksheets ring in the New Year with a party hat to color and capital letters to trace!

Capital Letter Tracing for the New Year

Preschool letter tracing worksheets ring in the New Year with a party hat to color and capital letters to trace!

Capital Letter Tracing for the New Year

Celebrate the New Year with our letter tracing worksheets! A festive way to improve your child’s letter recognition and fine motor skills. Try our capital letter tracing worksheets for more practice. And sing along with our alphabet songs for kids!

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Preschool Capital Letters Worksheet - Asks your child to decide if each picture starts with E, H, K or D? Color it!

Capital Letters Circle It 1

Preschool Capital Letters Worksheet - Asks your child to decide if each picture starts with E, H, K or D? Color it!

Capital Letters Circle It 1

Sometimes capital letters don’t look the same as their lowercase letters version. Which picture in each row shows a word that begins with the same capital letter? Circle that picture. And don’t forget to color this capital letters worksheet! Our alphabet worksheets are ideal for use at home.

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Preschool Capital Letters Worksheet - Circle the letter whose sound begins each word. Color the pictures, too!

Capital Letters Circle It 2

Preschool Capital Letters Worksheet - Circle the letter whose sound begins each word. Color the pictures, too!

Capital Letters Circle It 2

Say the name of each picture in this capital letters worksheet. Then circle the letter that starts the word. Don’t forget to color the pictures, too! Encouraging your child’s work on alphabet worksheets is a great first step in learning to read. Our free beginning sounds activities are useful, too!

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Preschool Beginning Sounds

Preschool ABC song video presents a special tune about the letters of the alphabet sung by cheery animated animals.

Alphabet Song

Preschool ABC song video presents a special tune about the letters of the alphabet sung by cheery animated animals.

Alphabet Song

Learning the alphabet is even more fun with this special ABC song. Sing along with our Hooked on Phonics critters! We’re here to help your child learn more about alphabet letters – from tracing their shapes to identifying their unique sounds. Check out our letter sound activities for more fun!

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Preschool beginning sound worksheet lets kids circle pictures that start with the same sound as APPLE.

Beginning Sound Match – Apple

Preschool beginning sound worksheet lets kids circle pictures that start with the same sound as APPLE.

Beginning Sound Match – Apple

This beginning sound worksheet will help your child learn to listen and isolate the beginning A sound in words like APPLE. This is a key phonemic awareness skill for young learners. Our letter sound activities will also prepare your child for future phonics success.

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Preschool beginning sound worksheet helps kids circle pictures starting with the same sound as BUG.

Beginning Sound Match – Bug

Preschool beginning sound worksheet helps kids circle pictures starting with the same sound as BUG.

Beginning Sound Match – Bug

Ask your child to listen closely to the beginning sound as you say each word aloud. Circle the pictures with the same beginning sound as BUG. Letter sound activities like this beginning sound worksheet are created by phonics experts to build your child’s early literacy skills.

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Preschool beginning sound worksheet lets learners find pictures that start with the same sound as CAT.

Beginning Sound Match – Cat

Preschool beginning sound worksheet lets learners find pictures that start with the same sound as CAT.

Beginning Sound Match – Cat

Share this fun beginning sound worksheet with your child. Ask them to listen closely as you say each word aloud. Circle the pictures that start with the same “c” sound as cat. Letter sound activities are key to future phonics success. Try other beginning sound activities at home.

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Preschool Rhyming Words

Preschool rhyming words worksheet features colorful pictures to help your child practice listening for words that rhyme.

Find the Rhymes 1

Preschool rhyming words worksheet features colorful pictures to help your child practice listening for words that rhyme.

Find the Rhymes 1

Let’s listen to words and their ending sounds! Use our rhyming words worksheet at home with your little learner. As they identify the words that rhyme, they’ll be sharpening their phonemic awareness skills. For more, our letter sounds worksheets are ideal for at-home use with young learners.

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Preschool rhyming words worksheet with a cute Halloween theme helps children practice listening for words that rhyme.

Find the Rhymes Halloween

Preschool rhyming words worksheet with a cute Halloween theme helps children practice listening for words that rhyme.

Find the Rhymes Halloween

Get ready for a spooktacular learning adventure with our rhyming words worksheet. As your child identifies the words that rhyme, they’ll be sharpening their listening skills while having Halloween-themed fun. Letter sounds worksheets are ideal for at-home use with young learners.

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Preschool rhyming words worksheet invites your child to find pictures that rhyme with PAIL.

Follow the Rhyme – Pail

Preschool rhyming words worksheet invites your child to find pictures that rhyme with PAIL.

Follow the Rhyme – Pail

Words rhyme when they end with the same sound. Look at the pictures and draw a path through the ones that rhyme with pail. This rhyming words worksheet is a great way to improve your child’s early phonemic awareness skills. Discover even more letter sound activities your child will enjoy at home.

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Preschool rhyming words worksheet encourages kids to trace a path through the pictures that rhyme with SAT.

Follow the Rhyme – Sat

Preschool rhyming words worksheet encourages kids to trace a path through the pictures that rhyme with SAT.

Follow the Rhyme – Sat

Look at the pictures and draw a path through the pictures that rhyme with sat. Did you know words rhyme when they end with the same sound? This rhyming words worksheet and our other letter sound activities are a great way to improve your child’s early phonemic awareness skills.

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Preschool Syllable Awareness

Preschool counting syllables worksheet - say each animal word aloud, clap for each syllable, and circle the correct number.

Counting Syllables – Animals

Preschool counting syllables worksheet - say each animal word aloud, clap for each syllable, and circle the correct number.

Counting Syllables – Animals

Identifying syllables is a key phonemic awareness skill – and this counting syllables worksheet makes it fun! Look at the animal pictures, say each word aloud (bat, squirrel, crocodile), and clap for each syllable you hear. Our interactive syllable awareness storybook and counting syllables video are perfect for introducing this skill at home.

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Preschool counting syllables worksheet - say each beach-themed word aloud, clap for each syllable, and circle the correct number.

Counting Syllables – Beach

Preschool counting syllables worksheet - say each beach-themed word aloud, clap for each syllable, and circle the correct number.

Counting Syllables – Beach

Look at the beach pictures in this counting syllables worksheet. Say each word aloud (surfboard, crab, seashell), clapping for each syllable you hear. Then circle the number of syllables! For more phonemic awareness skill-building, share our syllable awareness storybook with your child. Our What Is a Syllable? post offers helpful tips for parents.

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Preschool Counting Syllables Worksheet instructs young learners to clap for each syllable in the colorful autumn pictures.

Counting Syllables – Fall

Preschool Counting Syllables Worksheet instructs young learners to clap for each syllable in the colorful autumn pictures.

Counting Syllables – Fall

Let’s clap as we practice phonemic awareness with a colorful fall-themed counting syllables worksheet. Syllable awareness is a skill that takes practice – and this worksheet makes it fun! Our interactive syllable awareness storybook and counting syllables video are delightful ways to introduce this skill at home.

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Preschool Counting Syllables Worksheet - young learners will clap for each syllable in the colorful farm animal pictures.

Counting Syllables – Farm Life

Preschool Counting Syllables Worksheet - young learners will clap for each syllable in the colorful farm animal pictures.

Counting Syllables – Farm Life

Old Macdonald would’ve loved this fun farm-themed counting syllables worksheet! It’s an interactive, hands-on way for your child to practice syllables. Look at each picture, say the word, clap the syllables, and circle the correct number. Ideal for building phonemic awareness skills.

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