The /sh/ sound (found in words like “ship,” “wish,” and “shoe”) is a crucial early digraph that helps build reading fluency. Our comprehensive /sh/ worksheets make learning this sound interactive, multisensory, and fun while aligning with Science of Reading principles.
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Special Features & Benefits
✅ Science of Reading Aligned – Systematic, explicit phonics instruction
✅ Three-Tiered Differentiation – Support to challenge levels
✅ Minimal Prep – Most activities are print-and-go
✅ Engaging Formats – Games, crafts, and hands-on learning
✅ Multisensory Approach – Visual, auditory, kinesthetic, tactile
Suggested Two-Week Teaching Plan
Week 1: Introduction & Beginning Sounds
- Day 1: Articulation practice & sound sorts
- Day 2: Beginning /sh/ word hunt
- Day 3: Interactive fishing game
- Day 4: Word building activities
- Day 5: Fluency pyramids
Week 2: Ending Sounds & Application
- Day 6: Word family sorts (-ish, -ash)
- Day 7: Decodable readers
- Day 8: Sentence writing practice
- Day 9: Review games
- Day 10: Assessment & craft
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Why Teachers Love These Resources
“These /sh/ activities transformed my phonics block! The games keep students engaged while the systematic approach ensures mastery.” – 1st Grade Teacher, Texas
“My struggling readers finally ‘got’ digraphs thanks to the multisensory approach.” – Reading Specialist, Ohio
Bonus Teaching Tips
- Add movement: Have students “shush” a puppet when hearing /sh/
- Use mirrors: Practice “quiet lips” for proper articulation
- Environmental print: Hunt for /sh/ in classroom labels and books
- Sensory bins: Bury /sh/ objects in rice for tactile discovery
Final Thoughts
With these research-based /sh/ activities, you’ll have everything needed to make this essential digraph stick! The variety of approaches ensures success for all types of learners while keeping phonics instruction fresh and engaging.
