Build word family words
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Build word family words - The -um family" is written for Preschool (Ages 3-5). Children who are new to this can work with a grown-up beside them, and the instructions are meant to be read aloud. Older children who need more practice with build word family words can use it as a short review.
24 pages in this set
The -um family: Say each picture name out loud. Then, write the missing first letter to build the -um word. Words in the -um family share the same ending, so only the first letter changes. Part of our build word family words word families collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Read the finished words down the page together, like cat, hat, mat, so the child hears the family. Then try making a nonsense word with the same ending for fun.
What students will practice
- Students will say picture names that share an ending, such as -at or -an.
- Students will write the missing first letter to build each word.
- Students will see that changing the first letter makes a new word in the same family.
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FAQ
How do I use this build word family words worksheet?
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Read the finished words down the page together, like cat, hat, mat, so the child hears the family. Then try making a nonsense word with the same ending for fun.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Each page focuses on one word family, such as -at, -an, -ap or -ag. Children say each picture name and write the first letter that completes it. Only the first letter changes, which makes the pattern easy to see. Every page has an answer key.
Can I use this build word family words worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for Preschool word families, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with build word family words. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
How many Preschool build word family words worksheets are there?
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24 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are build word family words worksheets for?
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These are written for preschool children, roughly ages 3-5. Start with the first few pages, use the free preview to judge the fit, and come back to harder ones as your child gets steadier.
Does my child need to know how to write for these build word family words worksheets?
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No. Most pages ask children to circle, match, color, or cut and paste, and a grown-up can read the instructions aloud, so children do not need to read or write yet.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | Preschool |
| Subject | Reading |
| Topic | Word Families |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Answer key | Included |
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