Learning the "Ch" Digraph Sound

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What is a Digraph?

A digraph is a pair of letters that make a single sound, and in this case, "ch" produces the /ch/ sound, like in "chips" and "chess.

This PDF is a learning resource designed to teach the "ch" digraph sound to young learners.

              

What’s Inside This "CH" Digraph Learning Pack?

  • Cover Page : A fun and colorful introduction to the "ch" sound.
  • Vocabulary Page : Includes pictures and words that contain the "ch" sound, such as chips, cheese, chick, chess, chair, and cherry.
  • Tracing Activity : Helps students practice writing words with "ch" by tracing them.
  • Fill-in-the-Blanks Activity : Encourages kids to complete words by adding the missing "ch" digraph (e.g., _ick → chick).

How I Taught the 'CH' Sound Using these Interactive Worksheets

As a teacher, I used this "ch" digraph worksheet as part of my phonics lessons to help students recognize, read, and write words containing the /ch/ sound. Here's how I used it step by step:

1. Introduction 

I started the lesson by introducing the "ch" sound using a fun, interactive approach. I:

  • Said the sound aloud and asked students to repeat it.
  • Showed real-life objects (e.g., a chair, chips, or a picture of a chick) and emphasized the "ch" sound.
  • Played a quick guessing game, where I said words and students clapped when they heard the "ch" sound.

2. Vocabulary & Recognition 

I used the second page (with pictures and words) to:

  • Show students examples of "ch" words.
  • Have them match the words to the pictures.
  • Practice reading the words together.

3. Tracing & Writing 

Using the third page, I guided students to:

  • Trace words containing "ch" to practice their handwriting.
  • Read the words aloud as they traced to reinforce the connection between sound and spelling.

4. Fill-in-the-Blanks 

On the fourth page, students completed the missing letters (ch) in words like _ick (chick) and _erry (cherry). This helped them:

  • Recognize spelling patterns.
  • Apply their learning independently.
  • 5. Wrap-up
  • Asking students to come up with new "ch" words.
  • Playing a quick sorting game, where students sorted words with and without "ch".
  • Giving them the worksheets as a fun homework or extra practice activity.

This method made learning engaging, interactive, and effective while helping students master the "ch" digraph!

Benefits of Using these Worksheets 

These "CH" digraph worksheets help children recognize, read, and write words with the /ch/ sound in a fun and interactive way. They improve phonics skills, strengthen spelling, enhance writing through tracing and word completion, and support visual learning with engaging pictures. By making learning enjoyable, these worksheets build confidence and encourage independent practice.

Teaching Made Simple

Sometimes all it takes is a few well-designed worksheets and a bit of creativity to make phonics come to life for young learners. By combining visual cues, hands-on activities, and consistent practice, students can quickly grasp challenging sounds like "ch" and feel proud of their progress.

With the right approach, even tricky digraphs can become fun, familiar, and easy to master.


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