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Digraphs & Trigraphs Phonics Worksheets | Color by Code Word Work Activities K–2

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Explore fundamentals of word work with this engaging color-by-code activity set designed for practicing identifying missing digraphs and trigraphs. The worksheets will require students to identify missing digraphs and trigraphs, enhancing their grasp of developing strong reading, spelling, and language skills. It provides the foundation for effective communication and literacy, benefiting learners of all ages and language backgrounds. Students will be engaged with these printables as they have fun coloring the bird themed images while identifying the missing digraphs and trigraphs.

Description

Make phonics practice FUN and engaging with these Digraphs & Trigraphs Color by Code Worksheets! Students read each word, identify the digraph or trigraph, and color the picture to match the code. Perfect for independent work, morning tubs, small groups, literacy centers, early finishers, intervention, and homework.

This low-prep set provides meaningful practice with decoding, phonics fluency, spelling patterns, and sound recognition—all while keeping students excited to learn!

Students will be engaged with these printables as they have fun coloring the bird-themed images while identifying the missing digraphs and trigraphs.

 

MY DIGRAPHS AND TRIGRAPHS COLOR BY CODE PRINTABLE WORKSHEET RESOURCE INCLUDES
  • 8 Color by code activity pages + Answer Key (20 page pdf)
  • Identifying the missing digraphs and trigraphs
  • Bird theme
  • All images are listed on each page

BEGINNING DIGRAPHS INCLUDED

  • ch, gh, kn, ph, qu, sh, th, wh, wr

 

ENDING DIGRAPHS AND TRIGRAPHS

  • ch, ck, dge, gh, ph, ng, sh, tch, th

 

EXAMPLE QUESTION
Image of a ghost provided and students will identify the missing digraph or trigraph. ___ ___ ost (gh)
 
 
HOW TO USE THESE DIGRAPH AND TRIGRAPH PHONICS COLOR BY CODE WORKSHEETS:
  • Morning Work or Bell Work
  • Writing centers
  • Phonics practice
  • Assignments while you pull groups
  • Substitute work
  • Early finishers
  • Homework
  • Inside Recess
 
 
HOW THESE DIGRAPH AND TRIGRAPH PHONICS COLOR BY CODE WORKSHEETS WILL HELP YOUR STUDENTS
 
Digraphs and trigraphs help students by making reading, spelling, and pronunciation easier. Here’s how:
 
  1. Improve Decoding Skills – Recognizing common letter combinations helps students break down words into manageable parts instead of sounding out each letter individually.
  2. Enhance Fluency – Once students identify digraphs (like th, sh, ch) and trigraphs (like igh, tch), they can read more smoothly without stopping to sound out each letter.
  3. Strengthen Spelling – Understanding that certain letter combinations create specific sounds (e.g., ea in beach or dge in bridge) helps students spell words correctly.
  4. Boost Confidence – When students can recognize and pronounce words quickly, their reading confidence grows, making them more engaged and excited about learning.
  5. Aid in Comprehension – Fluency in reading allows students to focus on understanding the meaning of what they read rather than struggling with individual words.
By mastering digraphs and trigraphs, students develop strong foundational literacy skills that support both reading and writing success.
 

 
THIS PHONICS COLOR BY CODE PRODUCT FOCUSES ON THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS:
✅Common Core State Standards: CCSS.RF.K.3c
✅Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills: TEKS.LA.K.2.B.i, TEKS.LA.2.2.B.i, TEKS.LA.1.2.B.ii
✅Virginia Standards of Learning: VA SOL.R.K.6.b, VA SOL.R.1.5.c

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