Strengthen phonics skills with this dog-themed beginning sounds printable worksheet! Kids will look at pictures of items like a paw print, a collar, a dalmatian, and a dog bowl, then circle the correct beginning letter from a row of choices.

This activity helps young learners build letter-sound awareness—a critical early literacy skill—while keeping it fun and engaging with a puppy theme. Identifying beginning sounds is a key step toward reading readiness, and this worksheet gives kids focused practice.

Perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners, it works great in a literacy center, as part of a phonics lesson, or during at-home learning. Homeschool families and teachers working on letter sounds will love adding this one to the rotation.

Print, grab a pencil, and let them sound it out!

In my newsletter, For Moms With Minis, I share free activity printables designed for kids aged 2-5. These fun activities help little ones practice colors, numbers, letters, fine motor skills, and more. Don’t worry if your child can’t do everything just yet—each activity is designed with different levels of difficulty in mind. The key is to have fun, be patient, and enjoy the time spent together. Every bit of practice counts, and I’m here to support you along the way!