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First Letters Only

Free first-letters tool for teachers. Turn any passage into its initials — "the water cycle" becomes "t w c" — for prediction tasks, note reconstruction and memory starters.

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Where first letters only earns its place

  • Prediction tasks before revealing the full passage
  • Note reconstruction and memory starters in any subject
  • Quick oracy activities: talk from the initials

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First Letters Only FAQ

Practical answers about setup, classroom use and what pupils need to do.

What subjects does this work for?

Any subject — the teacher supplies the passage, from science processes to historical events to MFL sentences.

Are numbers kept?

Yes. Words containing numbers stay whole by default so dates and figures remain readable.

Can pupils have blanks to write into?

Yes. Switch the output to initials with blanks and print the worksheet.

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