Missing Letter Worksheets for 5th Grade
What's on each sheet
- 📝2 questions per pageOr 6 in compact mode, with smaller pictures.
A worked example first“Look! Like this” shows exactly what to do before kids start.
Quick checkingPrint the answer key, or snap a photo of the finished sheet and let the app mark it.- 📈Progress you can seeScores roll into a skill report, so you know what to practice next.
About these missing letter worksheets
Missing letter sheets turn spelling into a picture puzzle. Kids say the name of the picture, listen for the sound, and circle the letters that finish the word. Choosing from a few options keeps young spellers confident while they learn which letters make which sounds.
The level sets what's missing. Preschoolers pick the first letter, kindergarteners find a missing letter anywhere in a short word, and older kids fill in vowels or common letter chunks in longer words. New words every time you print. Print answer keys if you'd like to check quickly.
Skills your child practices
- ✓ Matching sounds to letters
- ✓ Hearing beginning, middle and end sounds
- ✓ Short vowels and vowel patterns
- ✓ Spelling common letter chunks
Tips for grown-ups
- Stretch the word out slowly: c-a-t.
- Point to each letter as your child reads the finished word.
- Try writing the full word underneath for extra practice.
Questions parents ask
What age should kids start spelling simple words?
Many children begin spelling three-letter words in kindergarten, once they know most letter sounds. Every child moves at their own pace.
How do I help if my child can't hear the missing sound?
Say the word slowly with your child and hold each sound. Then try each choice in the gap and listen for the one that sounds right.
Are these phonics worksheets?
Yes. They practice connecting sounds to letters, which is the heart of phonics.