Free printable practice
Phonics Digraphs Practice Activities
Printable consonant digraph worksheets for Nursery, LKG and UKG children to practise sounds like sh, ch, th, wh and ck through pictures and simple words.
Practice that builds confidence
What a digraph means
These printable phonics digraphs activities help Nursery, LKG and UKG children notice that two consonant letters can work together to make one sound, as in sh, ch, th, wh and ck. Children practise listening for the sound, matching it to letters, and reading simple picture words.
The worksheets include tracing, circling, colouring, sorting, picture matching and short word practice so children move from sound recognition to early decoding. They are designed for small daily practice at home or in class after children know most single consonant sounds.
A consonant digraph is two letters making one sound. In early phonics, this is different from a blend: in ship, sh makes one sound, while in stop the s and t can still be heard separately. These worksheets give children repeated exposure to common digraph spellings in clear, child-friendly contexts.
How the practice progresses
Children begin by hearing and spotting the target sound in picture names, then match the sound to printed letters. Activities may ask them to circle pictures that begin with ch, colour words with sh, trace the digraph, or complete simple words such as _ck, _ip or _in where the picture gives support. This keeps the task suitable for Nursery, LKG and UKG learners who are still building pencil control and confidence with letters.
A simple parent routine
Choose one digraph at a time. Say the sound, show the letters, and ask your child to repeat it without adding an extra vowel sound. Point to three familiar examples, such as chair, shell and clock, then let your child finish one worksheet section. End by asking, “Where do you hear the sound—at the beginning or the end?” This keeps practice oral, visual and hands-on.
Classroom uses for teachers
Teachers can use these pages after a sound introduction, in phonics corners, for small-group revision, or as take-home reinforcement. Picture sorting works well for checking listening skills, while tracing and matching pages help children connect the spoken sound to the printed digraph. Mixed review pages are useful once children have met several digraphs.
Common errors to watch for
Some children read each letter separately, saying s-h instead of /sh/. Others confuse visually similar pairs or add an extra “uh” after the sound. Gently model the pure sound, cover one example, and ask the child to identify the digraph as a team of letters.
Free printable PDF download
Use this phonics digraphs worksheets for nursery lkg ukg page to preview the activity, print it, or download it as a PDF for quick practice. It works well for homework, homeschool lessons, tutoring, morning work, revision, and classroom centers.
Answers and answer key support
After the child completes the worksheet independently, parents and teachers can use the answer support or answer key information to check the work, review mistakes, and choose the next practice step.
Why iBloom worksheets help
The pages use large print, familiar pictures and gradual repetition so young children can focus on one phonics idea at a time. A useful child strategy is: “See two letters, say one sound, check the picture.”
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
What phonics digraphs should young children practise first?
For Nursery, LKG and UKG, it is helpful to begin with common consonant digraphs that children hear in familiar words, such as sh in ship, ch in chair, th in thin, wh in wheel and ck in clock.
How is a digraph different from a consonant blend?
A digraph has two letters that make one sound, such as sh in shop. A blend has two consonant sounds that are both heard, such as st in star. These worksheets focus on digraphs.
Can my child use these worksheets before reading full sentences?
Yes. The activities use pictures, tracing, circling and short words, so children can practise digraph sounds before they are ready to read longer sentences independently.
What should I do if my child says each letter separately?
Model the digraph as one sound and call the letters a “team.” For example, point to sh and say /sh/, not s-h. Then ask your child to find the same letter team in another word.
Are these worksheets suitable for classroom revision?
Yes. Teachers can use them for phonics centers, small-group practice, quick revision after teaching a digraph, or take-home reinforcement for children who need more sound recognition practice.
Is this phonics digraphs worksheets for nursery lkg ukg free?
Yes. You can preview it for free and use the printable worksheet for home or classroom practice.
Can I download this phonics digraphs worksheets for nursery lkg ukg as a PDF?
Yes. Use the worksheet download option to save a printable PDF, or print the worksheet directly from the page.
Does this phonics digraphs worksheets for nursery lkg ukg include answers or an answer key?
When the activity has fixed answers, iBloom includes answer support so parents and teachers can check the completed worksheet.