Instructions
- Read carefully: Look at each section's directions before you start.
- Practice spelling: Focus on words that end with the letters -in.
- Write neatly: Practice writing your letters clearly inside the boxes and on the lines.
- Try the Challenge: Complete the extra challenge at the end if you want to test your brain!
Section 1: The Word Builder Table
Let's build words! Combine the starting letter sound with the -in ending to make a real word. Look at the clue to help you figure out the word.
| Starting Sound | Ending | Complete Word | Clue / Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| p | in | pin | A tiny, sharp tool used for sewing. (Example) |
| f | in | Helps a fish swim through the water. | |
| gr | in | A very big, happy smile. | |
| tw | in | One of two babies born at the same time. | |
| ch | in | The bottom part of your face below your mouth. | |
| sp | in | To turn around and around very fast. |
Section 2: Finny's Playground Adventure
Help Finny the Fish complete his story! Choose the correct word from the Word Bank to fill in each blank space.
Word Bank:
bin win shin grin tin
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I ran fast on the playground and bumped my leg right on my __.
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After drinking my juice, I threw the empty bottle into the recycling __.
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Our favorite soup comes inside a metal __ can.
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If we play together as a team, we might __ the soccer game!
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When I saw my best friend on the swings, I couldn't help but __.
Section 3: Word Detective Scramble
Unscramble the letters to find the secret -in words. Use the helper hints to guide you!
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i n b → __ (Hint: A place to store toys or trash.)
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i n s p → (Hint: A coin does this when you flick it!)
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i n s h → (Hint: The front part of your leg below your knee.)
Section 4: Draw and Write!
In the space below, draw a fish with a big, bright grin and a very large fin!
| +--------------------------------------------------------+ | |
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| [ Draw Your Fish Here! ] | |
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Now, write one sentence using at least one -in word to describe your drawing:
Section 5: Brain-Buster Challenge (Optional)
Can you find the two-syllable words that end with -in? Read the clues and fill in the missing letters.
- r _ n → A small bird with a red chest.
- c _ n → A cozy little house made of wooden logs in the forest.
Answer Key
Section 1: The Word Builder Table
- Row 2: fin
- Row 3: grin
- Row 4: twin
- Row 5: chin
- Row 6: spin
Section 2: Finny's Playground Adventure
- shin
- bin
- tin
- win
- grin
Section 3: Word Detective Scramble
- bin
- spin
- shin
Section 4: Draw and Write!
- Accept any sentence containing at least one "-in" word (e.g., "My fish has a big fin.")
Section 5: Brain-Buster Challenge
- robin
- cabin