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Printable phonics worksheet with 20 CVC word pairs for practicing initial sound substitution in Kindergarten and Grade 1.
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Initial Sounds Phoneme Substitution

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This printable phonics worksheet helps early learners in Kindergarten through Grade 2 practice substituting initial sounds to form new words. Students work through 20 CVC word pairs—changing the first sound of words like rat, can, red, and wet to create new words. Useful for phonemic awareness practice, phonics small-group instruction, or literacy center work.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Phonics
Grade Level:
K – 2nd Grade
Updated September 2026

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