Letter M Phonics Worksheet — the /m/ sound
The letter M makes the warm humming /m/ sound you hear at the start of Moon, Monkey and Mango. It is made simply by closing your lips and humming, "mmmm". Because you can hold it for as long as your breath lasts, it is one of the easiest and friendliest sounds to teach, "mmmm-oon".
This worksheet helps children aged 2 to 7 trace the letter M, say its /m/ sound and match it to cheerful pictures like a glass of Milk, a little Mouse and a tall Mountain. Rubbing your tummy and humming "mmm" as if something is yummy makes the sound feel happy and natural.
The /m/ sound is often one of the very first a child says, which makes it a perfect place to build confidence. Hearing it at the start of Moon, Monkey and Mango trains the ear for beginning sounds, the foundation of reading. Keep practice short and warm, and celebrate every cosy "m" your little one hums.
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What your child will learn
- Recognising the humming /m/ sound by ear
- Hearing beginning sounds in words
- Matching the /m/ sound to the letter M
- Building early confidence with an easy sound
How parents can use this worksheet
- Close your lips and hum, "mmmm", together.
- Rub your tummy and say "mmm" as if it is yummy.
- Find /m/ things like Milk, Mango or a Mouse.
- Trace the two humps of the letter M.
Words that begin with the /m/ sound
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is easy to make by humming with closed lips, and many children say it early. That makes it great for building confidence.
Yes, hum "mmmm" for as long as your breath lasts. Holding it helps your child clearly hear how words begin.
Once your child knows /m/ and a few vowels, you can blend simple words like "mat", showing sounds joining into reading.
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