The /nk/ ending (found in words like “sink,” “bank,” and “junk”) is a crucial phonics pattern for early readers. Our CVCC /nk/ worksheets help young learners:
- Recognize and produce the /nk/ sound
- Build decoding skills for words ending with nasal blends
- Develop spelling confidence
- Distinguish between similar endings (-nk vs. -ng)
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Special Features
✅ Kindergarten-Friendly Design – Large fonts, clear pictures
✅ Multisensory Options – Tracing, building, sorting
✅ Differentiated Levels – From tracing to independent writing
✅ Minimal Prep – Print and use immediately
Suggested Teaching Sequence
- Introduce the /nk/ sound with mouth formation visuals
- Model word building with magnetic letters
- Practice with tracing/writing worksheets
- Reinforce through sorting games
- Assess with simple spelling checks
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Bonus Teaching Tips
- Nose-touch cue: Have students touch their nose when saying /nk/
- Action words: Incorporate movements (sink down, pretend to drink)
- Word family charts: Create a growing classroom display
- Sensory bins: Hide /nk/ objects in rice for discovery
Final Thoughts
These specially designed /nk/ worksheets provide the perfect balance of structure and fun for kindergarten phonics instruction. The variety of activities keeps young learners engaged while building essential reading skills.
