Alright, parents and teachers, let’s talk about digraphs—the magical letter pairs that team up like besties and make totally new sounds. We’re talking about SH, CH, TH, WH, and the ultimate troublemaker, PH (seriously, why does “phone” start with a P? We may never know!).
But hey, don’t worry! I’ve got a FREE digraph chart PDF for you because learning these tricky sounds should be as fun as stealing cookies when no one’s looking (I see you, little sneaky ones).
Digraph Charts For Kindergarten PDF
If your kiddo is struggling with digraphs, don’t stress! Print out the free digraph chart, play some silly games, and let them learn naturally. And if they ask why “phone” isn’t spelled “fone,” just tell them, “Because English loves to be dramatic.” 😆
What is a Digraph? (Not a Dinosaur, I Promise!)
A digraph is when two letters hold hands and make one sound. Think of it like this:
- SH – The universal sign for “Be quiet!” (Except kids never listen.)
- CH – The sound you make when you eat something crunchy. Chomp chomp!
- TH – The tricky one that makes you stick out your tongue like a lizard.
- WH – The “wh-” sound in whale, what, and why are my shoes missing?
- PH – The weird one. Why not just use F? No one knows.
Why Do Kids Need a Digraph Chart?
Because English is confusing! One day, kids are spelling “cat” and “dog,” and the next thing you know, they’re staring at words like photo and whistle, thinking, “Who made these rules?!”
A digraph chart makes it easy for kids to see all the common digraphs in one place, so they don’t panic when reading words like chicken, shoes, or Thursday.
FREE Digraph Chart PDF (Download Before It Hides!)
I’ve created a super fun, colorful, and FREE digraph chart PDF for your little learners. Just print it out, stick it on the fridge, and let your kid stare at it while they eat their snack. Learning by osmosis? Maybe.
Fun Ways to Use the Digraph Chart
- SHHH Game – Say “SH” words, and every time your kid hears one, they have to whisper “Shhh!” like a librarian.
- CHomp Challenge – Read words with CH while pretending to eat imaginary crunchy chips.
- TH Tongue Twisters – Try saying “Thirty-three thirsty thieves” without tripping over your tongue.
- WH Question Attack – Let kids ask as many “WH” questions as possible in one minute. (“Why is the sky blue?” “What’s for dinner?” “Where did my socks go?”)
- PH-oto Hunt – Find things in your house that have PH in their name. (Hint: Your phone!)
Final Words (Literally, They Have Digraphs in Them)
If your kiddo is struggling with digraphs, don’t stress! Print out the free digraph chart, play some silly games, and let them learn naturally. And if they ask why “phone” isn’t spelled “fone,” just tell them, “Because English loves to be dramatic.” 😆
Now go grab that PDF and let’s get learning (or at least pretend to while eating cookies). 🍪🎉