Letter H Phonics Worksheet — the /h/ sound
The letter H makes the soft, breathy /h/ sound you hear at the start of Hat, House and Horse. It is the gentlest of sounds, made simply by breathing out, like the warm puff you make on a cold mirror, "h, h, Hat". There is no voice in it at all, so encourage your child to feel the warm air on their hand as they say it.
This worksheet invites children aged 2 to 7 to trace the letter H, say its /h/ sound and match it to friendly pictures like a Hand, a Hen and a jar of Honey. Holding a palm in front of the mouth to feel the breath turns a tricky sound into a fun little experiment.
Because /h/ is so quiet, some children skip it when they speak. Gently modelling "h, h, House" helps them notice and add the sound. Hearing /h/ at the start of so many everyday words trains the ear for beginning sounds, which is a key step towards reading. Keep it light and praise every breathy "h" they manage.
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What your child will learn
- Recognising the breathy /h/ sound by ear
- Hearing beginning sounds in words
- Matching the /h/ sound to the letter H
- Noticing the warm air that makes /h/
How parents can use this worksheet
- Breathe "h, h" onto your hand to feel the warm air.
- Find /h/ things like a Hat, House or Hen.
- Model the sound gently if your child skips it.
- Trace the two lines and bridge of the letter H.
Words that begin with the /h/ sound
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the soft /h/ is easy to miss. Gently say "h, h, Hat" and let them feel the warm breath on their hand.
It has no voice, just breath, so it is very quiet. Practise it in a calm room so your child can hear it clearly.
Pretend to fog up a window or warm cold hands with "h, h" breaths. Playful actions help the sound stick.
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