Starts With L, M, N

This Starts With L, M, N worksheet is designed to help Preschool, Kindergarten, and early Grade 1 students strengthen phonemic awareness, letter-sound recognition, and early reading readiness. Students examine small groups of pictures and circle the image that begins with the target letter sound-L, M, or N (such as lion, moon, nose). This focused listening-and-matching activity supports accurate sound identification and vocabulary growth through clear visual cues.

Learning Goals

• Phonemic Awareness (PreK-K): Identify and isolate beginning sounds in familiar words.
• Alphabet & Sound Recognition: Connect initial sounds to the correct letters L, M, and N.
• Vocabulary & Word Identification: Reinforce common nouns through picture-based selection.
• Listening & Sound Matching: Develop careful listening skills needed for decoding and reading.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed to align with early literacy and phonics standards.
• Clear Visual Choices: Picture groups make sound comparison accessible and engaging.
• Active Response Format: Circling the correct image promotes focus and fine motor control.
• Flexible Use Options: Ideal for phonics lessons, literacy centers, small groups, intervention, or homework.

This printable worksheet helps young learners build confidence with beginning sounds for L, M, and N by combining listening, visual discrimination, and hands-on practice. By identifying which picture starts with the target sound, students strengthen phonics skills, vocabulary, and early reading foundations in a simple, effective format suitable for classroom or homeschool use.

This worksheet is part of our Beginning Sounds collection.