Instructions
Welcome to the Word Builder Challenge! Follow the steps below to practice your spelling.
- Read the instructions for each section carefully.
- Use clear, neat writing inside the lines.
- Ask a helper if you get stuck, but try your best first!
Section 1: Missing Sounds Detective
In this section, you will write the first letter (the beginning sound) for each word. Look at the description and listen for the sound.
| Word Description | First Sound Letter | Complete Word (Example) |
|---|---|---|
| Example: Yellow star in the sky | S | SUN |
| A pet that barks (Dog) | ||
| What you wear on your head (Hat) | ||
| A fuzzy animal that purrs (Cat) | ||
| Where you sleep (Bed) | ||
| A vehicle that drives fast (Car) |
Section 2: Scramble Magic (CVC Words)
The letters below are mixed up! Unscramble the letters to make a real three-letter word that matches the description.
| Mixed-Up Letters | Word Description | Correct Spelling |
|---|---|---|
| Example: T, A, C | A small, furry pet | CAT |
| O, X, B | A square container | |
| P, I, Z | What you do to a coat | |
| N, E, P | Something you write with | |
| B, G, A | Something you carry lunch in | |
| T, O, P | A toy that spins around |
Section 3: High-Five Sight Words
Sight words are words we see often and need to know quickly!
Part A: Sight Word Match
Draw a line to match the sight word on the left to the sentence where it belongs on the right.
| Word | Sentence |
|---|---|
| THE | This is __ big house. |
| IS | I see __ dog __ cat. |
| AND | My ball __ blue. |
| A | She has __ new toy. |
Part B: Find the Word
Circle the sight word SAID every time you see it in the list below.
BAD, SAD, SAID, IS, AND, SAID, RED, SAID, SAID, CAT
Section 4: Spelling Challenge & Art
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Spell the name of a color that matches an apple.
Spelling: __
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Now, draw the thing you spelled! (Draw a big, red apple in the box below.)
(Use this space for your drawing)
Answer Key
Section 1: Missing Sounds Detective
| Word Description | First Sound Letter | Complete Word (Example) |
|---|---|---|
| Example: Yellow star in the sky | S | SUN |
| A pet that barks (Dog) | D | DOG |
| What you wear on your head (Hat) | H | HAT |
| A fuzzy animal that purrs (Cat) | C | CAT |
| Where you sleep (Bed) | B | BED |
| A vehicle that drives fast (Car) | C | CAR |
Section 2: Scramble Magic (CVC Words)
| Mixed-Up Letters | Word Description | Correct Spelling |
|---|---|---|
| Example: T, A, C | A small, furry pet | CAT |
| O, X, B | A square container | BOX |
| P, I, Z | What you do to a coat | ZIP |
| N, E, P | Something you write with | PEN |
| B, G, A | Something you carry lunch in | BAG |
| T, O, P | A toy that spins around | TOP |
Section 3: High-Five Sight Words
Part A: Sight Word Match
(Note: Lines connect the word to the phrase)
| Word | Sentence |
|---|---|
| THE | This is THE big house. |
| IS | My ball IS blue. |
| AND | I see A dog AND cat. |
| A | She has A new toy. |
Part B: Find the Word
(The word SAID should be circled 4 times)
BAD, SAD, SAID, IS, AND, SAID, RED, SAID, SAID, CAT
Section 4: Spelling Challenge & Art
- Spelling: RED
- (Drawing should depict an apple colored red.)