CVC Letter Misconceptions Phonics Sorts Freebie – c vs k, c vs s, k vs s vs c, Hard and Soft c, and s vs ss Sorting Printables

This Letter Misconceptions Phonics Sorts Freebie helps students tackle some of the most confusing early phonics sound patterns. With 10 printable sorting activities, students practice differentiating sounds and spelling patterns for c vs k (cat or kit), c vs s (cat or sun), k vs s vs c (kit, sun, cat), hard and soft c (cake vs rice), and s vs ss (swim, moss).

These Science of Reading aligned sorts give students multiple exposures to visual and auditory patterns, helping them understand when and why each letter or sound is used. Students cut, sort, and glue pictures or words into the correct columns, reinforcing decoding, sound mapping, and spelling accuracy.

Ideas for use:
• Add to small-group phonics lessons to review letter sound confusion.
• Use for intervention or reteaching sound-spelling correspondences.
• Include in phonics centers for independent or partner practice.
• Pair with sound cards or Elkonin boxes to reinforce letter-sound mapping.
• Send home for targeted practice with tricky sound patterns.

What’s Included:
• 10 printable phonics sorting activities
• Sorts covering c vs k, c vs s, k vs s vs c, hard vs soft c, and s vs ss
• Visual picture and word sorts for varied decoding practice
• Designed for phonics intervention, small-group, or center work
• Science of Reading aligned instruction for tricky sound patterns