Printable Consonant Digraphs Worksheets
Master two-letter teams that make one unique sound with printable consonant digraphs worksheets for grades 1 to 3. Children identify ch, sh, th, wh, and ck in words and stories with clear answer keys included.
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ch, sh, th and wh
Circle the starting digraph
ch, sh, th and wh
Write the digraph in each word
Digraph sounds
Sort digraph sounds (ch, sh, th, wh)
Digraph sounds
Consonant digraphs (ch, sh, th, wh)
Digraphs at the end of words
Write the ending digraph in each word
Digraphs at the end of words
Circle the digraph that ends each word
ck, ng and ph
Digraphs (ck, ng, ph, and ss)
ck, ng and ph
Sort digraphs (ck, ng, ph, ss)
Mixed blends and digraphs
Sort consonant blends vs
Mixed blends and digraphs
Consonant blends vs. Digraphs
About Consonant Digraphs
What this skill is
A consonant digraph is a pair of letters that join forces to make one single sound, unlike blends where both sounds are heard. Common examples include "sh" in ship, "ch" in chin, "th" in think, "wh" in whale, and "ck" in duck.
When children learn it
Digraphs like sh, ch, and th are introduced in late kindergarten and 1st grade. More advanced digraphs like ph (phone) and ending patterns like -ng and -ck are practiced in 2nd and 3rd grade.
Teaching Tips
- Teach memorable body cues: put a finger to your lips for the quiet /sh/ sound, or touch your chin for /ch/.
- Underline the digraph as a single team with one straight line before your child reads the word.
Common Mistakes
- Trying to sound out both letters separately (pronouncing "sh" as /s/ followed by /h/).
- Confusing voiced "th" (as in "this") and unvoiced "th" (as in "thumb").