It Words Worksheet: Read and Write 'it' Words!
Children ages 4-6 build phonics fluency by reading and writing CVC words from the 'it' family, such as 'sit', 'bit', and 'fit'. Recognizing this word family pattern teaches children that groups of letters carry predictable, reusable sounds, which speeds up decoding of new words they encounter later. Writing each word after identifying it also reinforces correct spelling and letter sequencing.
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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 have your child say the word slowly, listening for the shared '-it' ending sound. Point them to the help box at the bottom of the page and have them find the matching word before copying it onto the line beneath the picture. Encourage sounding out each letter as they write, checking that the finished word matches the picture. Continue through each picture, then reread all the completed 'it' words together at the end.
Materials needed
- Pencil
- Eraser
Extension activities
- •Make flashcards of the 'it' words and sort them by how many letters they have.
- •Play charades acting out an 'it' word like 'sit' or 'spit' for others to guess.
- •Build the 'it' words using magnetic letters or letter tiles.
- •Write a two-line rhyme using two of the 'it' words from the worksheet.
- •Go on a hunt for objects that rhyme with 'it', like a mitt or a kit if available at home.
Tips for parents and teachers
Notice if your child is reading the shared '-it' ending as a chunk rather than sounding out from scratch each time, since chunking word families is a more advanced and efficient reading strategy. If a word is tricky, cover the first letter and have them read '-it' first before adding the beginning sound back on. Keep practice light and encouraging, since confidence with word families builds quickly with positive repetition.
Written by
Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena
MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai
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