Secret Words: Spell 'in' Family Words from First Sounds
Children hear the first sound of each picture (for example parrot, ink, nail), write that letter and blend the three letters to read a hidden 'in' family word.
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Phonics Level 1 Activity Book: Letter Sounds, Blending & CVC Words for Preschool & Kindergarten
This is page 52 of the pack. Ages 3-6 · Preschool–KindergartenAges 3-6 · Nursery–Year 1Ages 3-6 · Nursery–UKGAges 3-6
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How to use this worksheet
Name each picture, say its first sound and write the letter in the box below it. Then read the three letters together and write the secret word in the long box.
Materials needed
- Pencil
Extension activities
- 1Make your own secret word with three toys
- 2Read the secret words again tomorrow
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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