Op Word Worksheet: Read and Write 'op' Words!
This worksheet gives children ages 4-5 focused practice reading and writing CVC words in the 'op' family, like 'top', 'hop', and 'mop'. Recognizing the consistent '-op' ending across multiple words builds the pattern-recognition skill that lets early readers decode unfamiliar words more quickly. Writing each word after finding it in the help box also reinforces correct spelling and letter formation.
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Month 8: English, Math, Science Foundations | Ages 4-5Curriculum
How to use this worksheet
Have your child look at the first picture and say the word slowly, listening for the shared 'op' sound at the end. Point out the help box at the bottom of the page and guide them to find the matching word before copying it onto the line under the picture. Encourage them to sound out each letter while writing, then check the finished word against the picture. Repeat through each remaining picture, and reread all the completed 'op' words together when finished.
Materials needed
- Pencil
- Eraser
Extension activities
- •Create a matching game pairing 'op' word cards with their picture cards.
- •Write a couple of simple sentences together using the 'op' words, like 'The frog can hop.'
- •Act out an 'op' word like 'hop' or 'stop' physically for your child to identify.
- •Build the 'op' words using magnetic letters or letter tiles on a table or fridge.
- •Look for real objects around the house that rhyme with 'op', like a mop or a pot lid that pops.
Tips for parents and teachers
Watch whether your child is recognizing the shared '-op' pattern across words or sounding out each one individually from scratch — chunking the pattern is the more advanced skill worth celebrating. If a word is tricky, cover the first letter and have them read '-op' first, then add the beginning sound. Keep sessions short and positive, since confidence with word families grows through frequent, low-pressure repetition.
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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