Missing Letter Completion

This Missing Letter Completion worksheet is designed to support Kindergarten and Grade 1 students as they build phonics knowledge, letter recognition, early spelling skills, and decoding accuracy. Students examine pictures paired with partially spelled words and determine which letter is missing, helping them connect sounds to letters, strengthen vocabulary, and understand how words are formed through visual and phonetic cues.

Skills Reinforced

• Phonics & Word Recognition (K-1): Help students identify letter sounds and apply them to complete simple, familiar words.
• Spelling & Vocabulary Development: Reinforce correct spelling patterns while expanding recognition of common objects and words.
• Reading Foundational Skills: Support early decoding, sound-symbol correspondence, and word-building confidence.
• Visual Literacy & Comprehension: Encourage learners to use pictures as clues to confirm meaning and spelling.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to align with early literacy standards and classroom instruction.
• Picture-Supported Learning: Visual cues make the activity accessible for emergent readers and English language learners.
• Flexible Use Options: Ideal for literacy centers, small groups, independent practice, intervention, or homework.
• Low-Prep Printable: Simple, clear layout allows for quick printing and immediate use.

This printable worksheet helps young learners strengthen phonics awareness, spelling accuracy, and early reading skills by completing words with missing letters. Through repeated practice and visual association, students build decoding confidence, vocabulary knowledge, and an understanding of word structure. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this activity provides engaging, skill-focused practice that supports strong early literacy development.

This worksheet is part of our Spot the Letter collection.