Fun 'at' Word Worksheet for Preschoolers
The 'at' word family (cat, hat, bat) is often one of the very first CVC patterns children ages 4-5 encounter, and this worksheet asks them to go a step further than simple reading by identifying and writing the correct word to match each picture themselves. Choosing the right word from a word bank and writing it out, rather than just reading a word that's already printed, requires children to actively recall spelling rather than passively recognize it. This active recall step is an important bridge between reading CVC words and eventually spelling them independently from memory.
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Month 8: English, Math, Science Foundations | Ages 4-5Curriculum
How to use this worksheet
Look at the first picture together and say its name aloud, listening for the 'at' ending sound. Have your child look at the word bank or help box and find the word that matches the picture. Ask them to copy that word carefully onto the line below the picture. Repeat this process for each remaining picture, encouraging your child to check their spelling against the word bank each time.
Materials needed
- Pencil
- Eraser
Extension activities
- •Have the child draw their own pictures for other 'at' words not included on the worksheet, like 'mat' or 'rat.'
- •Create flashcards with 'at' words and pictures for quick review on a different day.
- •Write a short silly sentence together using two or three 'at' words, like 'The cat sat on the mat.'
- •Play a rhyming game, taking turns thinking of real or nonsense words that rhyme with 'at.'
Tips for parents and teachers
Encourage the child to sound out the words as they write them, checking that they're matching letter-by-letter against the word bank rather than copying shapes without reading them. Provide positive reinforcement and celebrate their effort, especially for correctly identifying which word in the bank matches each picture before writing. If copying from the word bank proves difficult, it can help to cover the word bank after your child has looked at it once, encouraging them to write from short-term memory.
Written by
Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena
MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai
Every RaisoActive worksheet is designed and checked by the founder before publishing.
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