Letter C Phonics Worksheet — the /k/ sound
The letter C most often makes the hard /k/ sound you hear at the start of Cat, Cup and Car. It is a quiet sound made at the back of the mouth, with a small puff of air, "c, c, Cat". There is no voice in it, just a soft click, so encourage your child to whisper it sharply rather than shout it.
In this worksheet, children aged 2 to 7 trace the letter C, say its /k/ sound and match it to friendly pictures like a Cake, a Candle and a Cow. Sticking to hard /k/ words keeps things simple for a beginner, since C can also make a soft /s/ sound in words like city, which is best left for later.
Hearing that the /k/ sound starts so many everyday words helps a child tune into beginning sounds. That listening skill is the heart of phonics and the first step to blending sounds into whole words. Keep it light and fun, and praise every crisp "c" your little reader makes.
Free for home and classroom use. The preview shows a sample of the printable worksheet.
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What your child will learn
- Recognising the hard /k/ sound by ear
- Hearing beginning sounds in common words
- Matching the /k/ sound to the letter C
- Understanding that C can make a hard sound
How parents can use this worksheet
- Whisper "c, c, Cat" with a small puff of air.
- Collect /k/ objects like a Cup, Car or Cake.
- Compare C and K aloud so they hear the same /k/ sound.
- Trace the curved letter C slowly together.
Words that begin with the /k/ sound
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Frequently Asked Questions
C can make a soft /s/ sound in words like city, but for beginners it is best to start with the common hard /k/ sound.
It can be, so simply tell your child both letters can make the /k/ sound. They will sort out the spelling later.
Yes. A younger child can just say the /k/ sound and name pictures, while an older one can trace and read along.
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