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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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
- 1Have the child draw their own pictures for other 'at' words not included on the worksheet, like 'mat' or 'rat.'
- 2Create flashcards with 'at' words and pictures for quick review on a different day.
- 3Write a short silly sentence together using two or three 'at' words, like 'The cat sat on the mat.'
- 4Play a rhyming game, taking turns thinking of real or nonsense words that rhyme with 'at.'
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Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena
MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai
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