Digraphs Activity | Summer Literacy Center (CH SH TH)

Build foundational phonics skills with this engaging Digraphs Activity, designed for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and early elementary students. This hands-on literacy center helps students practice identifying and sorting words with common digraphs including CH, SH, and TH.

Students match picture cards to the correct digraph, strengthening their understanding of beginning sounds and letter patterns in a fun, summer-themed format.

This activity is perfect for literacy centers, small groups, or independent practice.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Digraph picture cards (CH, SH, TH)
• Word cards with matching images
• “I can match the picture to correct digraph” center sign
• Recording sheet for writing digraph words
• Black-and-white and color options

HOW TO USE

• Print and cut out the digraph cards
• Have students sort or match pictures by digraph
• Use the recording sheet for follow-up practice
• Place in a literacy center or small group rotation

SKILLS COVERED

• Digraph recognition (CH, SH, TH)
• Phonics and word building
• Beginning sound identification
• Vocabulary development
• Independent learning

WHY TEACHERS LOVE IT

• Hands-on phonics practice
• Simple prep and easy to use
• Clear skill focus (digraphs)
• Great for centers or intervention
• Engaging summer theme

EXTEND THE LEARNING

Have students write additional words for each digraph or sort classroom objects by beginning sounds.

For more ideas and classroom tips, check out the full blog post.

AMAZON CLASSROOM FAVORITES

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• Laminator and laminating sheets
• Velcro dots for sorting
• Task boxes or storage bins
• Dry erase markers

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