PH FF F GH Worksheet
This PH FF F GH worksheet asks 2nd graders to sort sixteen words by the letters that spell the /f/ sound. An answer key is included for fast, no-prep phonics practice at home or in class.
$6.97
Want this one free?
Tell us where to send it and it’s yours — no card, no catch.
One free resource per teacher. We’ll also send free teaching ideas each week — unsubscribe anytime.
Free teacher account · no credit card
Membership
Get every game, song, & printable
- Every game, on any device
- 6,600+ resources
- Assign online with HFT Classroom
Then $39.97/year · cancel anytime · See plans
- Instant digital download
- Printable PDF + answer key
- Made by real teachers
Teacher / Family membership
Teaching is easier with every resource
One membership for your whole year: 6,600+ worksheets, games, songs and videos for Preschool–6th, for your classroom or homeschool.
- Unlimited printables & downloads
- Every game, on any device
- Assign online with HFT Classroom
- Cancel anytime
Teacher / Family membership · 3 days free
Yearly
Monthly would be $119.64 a year
$3.33/month
Billed $39.97 once a year
You save $79.67 every year
Start My 3 Free Days$0 today · cancel anytime
Monthly
$9.97/month
Flexible, month to month
Yearly is just $3.33/mo. Switch and save $79.67
Start My 3 Free Days$0 today · cancel anytime
About this resource
Description
The /f/ sound is one of the first sounds young readers learn to hear, but it is not always spelled the way they expect. In English that one sound can be written four different ways: ph, ff, f, and gh. This PH FF F GH worksheet gives second graders a clear, hands-on way to sort words by the letters that spell their /f/ sound, so they stop guessing and start noticing the pattern. Words like photo, cliff, leaf, and laugh all belong to the same sound family even though they look nothing alike on the page.
This 2nd grade consonant digraphs worksheet is ready to hand out with no prep. Students read the sixteen words in the word bank, say each one out loud, and listen for the /f/ sound. Then they write every word into the column that shows how that sound is spelled. A picture under each column gives a memory hook — a phone for ph, a cliff for ff, a leaf for f, and a laughing girl for gh — so children who are still building confidence have something concrete to hold on to. Use it during small-group phonics, as morning work, as a literacy center, or as a quick check before a spelling test.
What’s Included
- 1 print-ready PDF worksheet
- Answer key
- A 16-word sorting activity across four spelling columns (ph, ff, f, gh)
Sorting builds three things at once. First, it trains the ear: a child has to hear /f/ inside cough and inside puff before the spelling question even comes up. Second, it makes spelling patterns visible, because seeing photo, phone, trophy, and graph stacked in one column is far more memorable than reading a rule. Third, it builds independence — every word on this PH FF F GH worksheet has exactly one correct column, so students can check their own thinking and know when they have it right.
To stretch the activity, ask students to hunt for more /f/ words in their reading books and add them to the back of the page. Play a quick sorting game by calling out a word and having children hold up fingers — one for ph, two for ff, three for f, four for gh. At home, parents can point out the ph in phone and photograph, or the gh in laugh and cough, while reading together. A short list of family names and favorite foods is another easy place to spot the pattern.
Related Resources
What teachers say
Reviews
Write a review, earn store credit
Get 25¢ in credit for every approved review of a resource you’ve downloaded, played or purchased — up to 15 a month. Credit applies automatically to your membership payments, so your reviews can help pay for your membership.
Honest reviews only — any star rating earns the same. Program rules
Log in to write a review and earn store credit.
This Hard and Soft G Worksheet helps 2nd graders sort words by the hard g and soft g sound and mark which sound the letter g makes. Includes an answer key for quick, no-prep phonics practice.
This consonant digraphs worksheet gives 2nd graders hands-on practice spelling sh, ch, th, and wh words in fun sentences. An answer key is included, making it perfect for quick, no-prep phonics practice at home or school.
This Alphabet Micro Lesson is a short 3 minute video that teaches all about the Alphabet, including letter recognition, consonants, and vowels.
The F or PH Worksheet gives 2nd graders hands-on practice choosing between the f and ph spellings of the /f/ sound. Answer key included, so students can check their own work and build confident spelling habits.
A second grade Starts with Th reading comprehension worksheet where kids read a fun Th-digraph story about two brothers, then answer questions. Includes an answer key — perfect for no-prep phonics and reading practice.
This Hard C and Soft C Worksheet helps 2nd graders decide whether the letter C makes a hard /k/ or soft /s/ sound in eight fun words. Answer key included — perfect for quick, no-prep phonics practice.
This Hard Soft C Pictures Worksheet gives 2nd Grade readers picture clues and a word sort to master both c sounds. An answer key is included, so no-prep phonics practice is ready in seconds.
The Circle Hard Soft C Words Worksheet gives 2nd graders ten words to read and sort by the hard /k/ or soft /s/ sound of the letter C. Answer key included — perfect for quick, no-prep phonics practice.
Students use this spelling words worksheet to add onsets to the -ock, -est, and -ool rimes, then sort nine words by family. Built for 2nd Grade with an answer key included, so spelling patterns finally stick.
The Circle Hard Soft G Words Worksheet helps 2nd graders say each word and mark the hard G /g/ or soft G /j/ sound. Includes an answer key for fast, no-prep phonics practice.
In this popcorn blends activity, K-2nd Grade children spin a blend, sort 12 picture cards into popcorn boxes and fill in a practice page, with an answer key included for quick checking.
This is the Alphabet Song by Have Fun Teaching offers a fun and engaging way to learn the alphabet. This song helps children master their ABCs with a catchy tune and memorable lyrics. The repetition and rhythm make it easier for kids to remember the alphabet letters. Teachers and parents…
Reviews
There are no reviews yet