Beginning Sounds Picture Sort
$3.99
Want to help your preschooler learn to read but not sure where to start? Use this bee-themed beginning sounds picture sort, complete with a step-by-step lesson guide. Ideal for parents new to teaching reading & literacy, this letter sound sorting game helps your child build phonological awareness through the Montessori method of teaching phonics. With an engaging honey bee theme, kids learn through matching beginning sounds with pictures. This resource-packed PDF includes step-by-step lessons for effective early reading.
- Includes 26 letter cards and 106 initial sounds picture cards for matching
- Aimed at ages 3 to 6 years old
- Includes a full step-by-step lesson plan, based on the Montessori method
- Helps your child build phonological awareness, the first step to learning to read
- Completely hands-on and engaging
You’ll receive a digital PDF file that you print at home. No physical item will ship.
Description
Let’s Take A Peek Inside
You’ll receive a 27 page PDF file including:
- 26 letter beehives
- 106 printable objects for matching
- Step-by-step lesson plan based on Montessori phonics
- A printing guide for getting great prints & saving money

How to set up A Beginning Sound Picture Sort Game
- Select a 4-5 letter hives and review the sounds they make (a = “ah”)
- Choose an object circle and say the word and have your child isolate the beginning sound (cake, “cuh”)
- Ask your child to place the object on the correct letter hive (cake = c)
- If there are other words on the hive, repeat them all to compare the initial sounds
- Repeat for more object circles
Set it Up In 5 Minutes
Within seconds of checking out, your printable PDF will be ready for download. And it’s available forever in your Little Moon account.
Simply print the pages on your home printer on Letter or A4 paper. Use cardstock to make it more durable.
Laminating is optional but helpful for reusability. Cut as marked. Some activities require light assembly (like fastening the spinner together).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What materials do I need?
You’ll need a home printer, cardstock paper (Letter or A4) and scissors. A laminator (and sheets) are recommended but optional. Velcro dots are also optional, but helpful.
What age is this game suitable for?
Aimed at ages 3 to 6 years old.
What skills does this game help my child develop?
• phonics & phonological awareness
• beginning sounds practice as pre-reading skill
• onset of words
• fine motor skills
How do I get my files?
After purchase, your download will be available within seconds after your payment goes through. You’ll receive an email with a link to your download, and if you create an account, you can always access your files there. Downloads never expire and have no download limits.
Can this activity be used multiple times, or is it a one-time use?
Definitely reuse this preschool game over and over. You can always print multiple copies, but I recommend laminating for durability. I’ve designed many of the activities to be used in multiple ways and the materials to be interchangeable between activities.
Does this activity support healthy development in early learning?
Absolutely! They are aligned with supporting the healthy developmental needs of preschool children. As a cognitive psychologist, I investigate the data behind how children learn best. And I use that info to structure my activities so your child is learning in a developmentally appropriate way. Research shows that worksheets are not appropriate for Pre-K age kids. And my activities are anti-worksheets. My activities require kids to use their hands to manipulate them in order to complete the activity. They do not require kids to have any writing abilities (unlike most worksheets). And they would align with a structured play-based preschool program. Also, while not strictly Montessori-focused, they are Montessori aligned.
Are instructions included?
Always! All of my printables include a Field Guide To Play and Printing Guide. With clear instructions on printing & setting up your activity, tons of activity ideas with step-by-step instructions, and even how to engage with your child while you play to inspire them to learn.
Do you offer refunds?
Given the digital nature, no refunds are offered. However, I do everything to make sure my customers are happy and will work with you to resolve any issue. Just contact me at [email protected]
What are the terms of use?
For personal use only. Use it in 1 household or 1 classroom (teachers can print copies for students and use it year after year). No commercial usage and can not be resold.
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