Letter P Phonics Worksheet — the /p/ sound
The letter P makes the popping /p/ sound you hear at the start of Pig, Pen and Panda. It is a quick, whispered puff made by pressing your lips together and popping them open, "p, p, Pig". It is just like /b/ but with no voice, so hold a small piece of tissue near your mouth and watch it flutter with the puff of air.
This worksheet helps children aged 2 to 7 trace the letter P, say its /p/ sound and match it to fun pictures like a slice of Pizza, a colourful Parrot and a round Pumpkin. Making the tissue flutter with each "p" turns the sound into a delightful little experiment.
Since /p/ is a quick stop sound, repeat it crisply rather than stretching it. Spotting /p/ at the start of Pig, Pen and Panda trains a child's ear for beginning sounds, a key reading skill. Comparing it with /b/ helps children hear the difference between voiced and whispered sounds. Keep it playful, and cheer every neat "p" your little one makes.
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What your child will learn
- Recognising the popping /p/ sound by ear
- Hearing beginning sounds in words
- Matching the /p/ sound to the letter P
- Telling /p/ and /b/ sounds apart
How parents can use this worksheet
- Hold a tissue near your mouth and pop "p, p, Pig".
- Find /p/ things like a Pen, Pizza or Pumpkin.
- Compare /p/ and /b/ so the sounds stay separate.
- Trace the line and loop of the letter P.
Words that begin with the /p/ sound
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Frequently Asked Questions
Both pop the lips, but /p/ is whispered while /b/ has voice. Feel your throat to notice the buzz in /b/ only.
The puff of air from /p/ makes a light tissue flutter, helping your child see and feel the sound they are making.
No, /p/ is a quick stop sound. Repeat it crisply, "p-p-pig", rather than trying to hold it out.
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