Complete the Missing Letters

Complete the Missing Letters

Can you figure out which letters are missing and finish the word?

This interactive worksheet is a great resource for early learners working on letter recognition, phonics, and spelling skills. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, or early 1st grade, it supports foundational literacy development by helping children identify and complete simple words using missing letters.

Purpose:

This worksheet helps children:

• Recognize letter patterns in words

• Strengthen early spelling and phonics skills

• Improve problem-solving and word decoding

• Build confidence in reading and writing

Activities:

• Identifying familiar words with missing letters

• Sounding out words to determine the missing letter(s)

• Writing the correct missing letters to complete each word

• Optional: Matching the word to a picture (if images are included)

• Reinforcing phonics and fine motor skills through writing

Materials Needed:

• Pencil or marker

• Optional: Crayons or colored pencils (if coloring elements are included)

Worksheet Specifications:

• Page Size: 8.5″ x 11″ (Letter Size)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Style: Print-friendly, black-and-white or color version

Instructions for Use:

Part 1: Word Completion

1. Look at each incomplete word with one or more missing letters (e.g., _a_t).

2. Say the word aloud, sounding it out slowly.

3. Fill in the missing letter(s) to correctly complete the word.

4. Optional: Color the picture that matches the completed word.

Part 2: Practice and Reinforcement

1. Review completed words together to reinforce phonics sounds.

2. Encourage students to read the completed words aloud.

3. Use as a warm-up, literacy center activity, or take-home practice.

This worksheet supports early reading and spelling development by encouraging children to decode words, apply phonics knowledge, and practice handwriting—all while having fun!