Class 1 English Worksheets: Learn Digraphs (sh, ch, th, wh) with Printable Phonics Practice

Help your child discover the magic of blended sounds with these engaging and printable Class 1 English worksheets focused on key digraphs: sh, ch, th, and wh. Each worksheet introduces these consonant pairs through clear sound breakdowns, fun examples, and voice-based blending activities—perfect for early phonics learners looking to strengthen both reading and speaking skills.

Why Use These Worksheets?

1. Designed for Class 1 phonics learners, targeting essential digraph sounds used in everyday reading.

2. Printable PDF format makes them ideal for independent practice or teacher-guided lessons.

3. Matches CBSE and ICSE English standards for foundational sound recognition and decoding.

4. Includes hands-on exercises like circle-the-word, picture matching, fill-in-the-blank, and blending practice, making learning both visual and auditory.

What’s Included in This Collection?

This worksheet set introduces children to four key consonant digraphs:

a. /sh/ words (e.g., ship, shop, fish)

b. /ch/ words (e.g., chip, chin, chest)

c. /th/ words (e.g., thin, think, thumb)

d. /wh/ words (e.g., what, when, whale)

Each section uses different activity types like:

a. Circle the correct word

b. Match words to images

c. Complete missing letters

d. Blend and say the words aloud

Who Made These Worksheets?

These phonics worksheets are developed by expert teachers from PlanetSpark, who specialize in making language learning age-appropriate and fun. Educators like Tanishka Sharma and Priyanka Gupta design these resources based on years of experience teaching young learners to decode English sounds with confidence.

How to Use These Worksheets?

1. Use them during guided phonics sessions to introduce or revise digraphs.

2. Assign for home practice to reinforce the week’s classroom lessons.

3. Let children work in pairs or groups to discuss and match sounds with images.

4. Try a ""read and act"" game, where students act out a word after blending it.

5. Include them in reading prep packs before story-based assessments.

FAQs

Q: What are digraphs in phonics?

A: Digraphs are pairs of letters that come together to make a single sound (like sh in ""ship"" or th in ""think""). These worksheets help children master them step by step.

Q: Are these worksheets suitable for 6-year-olds or beginners in English?

A: Yes! These worksheets are designed for early readers in Grade 1, including beginners or ESL learners.

Q: Can I print and reuse these worksheets?

A: Definitely! They are 100% printable PDFs, perfect for reuse across different learners and sessions.

Q: Do these worksheets follow the CBSE or ICSE curriculum?

A: Yes, they are curriculum-aligned to meet the early phonics expectations of both boards.

Q: Can these worksheets be used for speech therapy or pronunciation support?

A: Absolutely. The worksheets focus heavily on sound articulation, making them useful for pronunciation and speech clarity exercises too.