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Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.2.A
Distinguish long from short vowel sounds in spoken single-syllable words.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.2.B
Orally produce single-syllable words by blending sounds (phonemes), including consonant blends.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.2.C
Isolate and pronounce initial, medial vowel, and final sounds (phonemes) in spoken single-syllable words.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.2.D
Segment spoken single-syllable words into their complete sequence of individual sounds (phonemes).

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Learning word families is a fast way to help children recognize a lot of new words quickly because they are groups of words that share the same sound and spelling. By learning the ending {-og} for instance, your child quickly understands how to read and write {dog, log, frog, fog}. This fun, hands-on word family game will have your kids spinning with excitement.

Supplies

To play the game, you'll need to gather a few things:

Several sheets of card stock. (The thicker, the better.)

A circular stencil. (I used the rim of my son's sippy cup.)

A black marker.

Scissors.

A brad.

A printout of the Spin a Word printable (here).

A marker or pencil for your child.

Prep

First, draw a circle on one sheet of card stock. (It took me a couple of tries to make one that I liked.

Next, write about ten consonant letters around the rim of the circle. I used the letters {c, b, r, t, m, p, f, s, l, n}. Cut out the circle.

Cut several long strips from the other pieces of card stock and write one word family at the end of each. I like to use the word families {at, ip, ug, ot, ed} because they cover all of the vowel sounds and include several different consonants.

Then attach one of the word family strips to your circle using a brad. Be careful to attach the brad to the center of your circle so that the wheel spins around evenly. As this picture shows, I didn't get it right the first time.

Play

Now comes the fun! Invite kids to spin a word and write it on the printable. Then, ask them to read the word out loud and decide if it is a real word or a nonsense word. If it is real, they will circle {yes} under the column {Is it Real?}. If it is not, they will circle, {no}.

Children will then turn the wheel to make a new word that they will write on the sheet.

Play continues until all spots on the printable have been completed.

But wait! Once kids are able to read and write words in one word family well, simply detach the word family strip and add a new one like this:

With one quick switch, you're ready for a completely new game. Enjoy!

Find More

For more word family fun, check out our motivating, PRINTABLE Word Family Activity Pack.

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Learning word families is a fast way to help children recognize a lot of new words quickly because they are groups of words that share the same sound and spelling. By learning the ending {-og} for instance, your child quickly understands how to read and write {dog, log, frog, fog}.

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Properly pronounce beginning, middle and end sounds in single syllable words.

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Trying only to use CVC words that  have a short vowel such as mat, top, and bus.

ELL students may spend more time matching pictures of words that have the same beginning, middle, or ending sound in order to support a basic comprehensive understanding of letter sounds.

Being careful to use only words that students know in English!

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Paying attention to student's specific needs/goals, all lessons will be catered to meet students IEP's.

Students will be provided the appropriate amount of time to be able to respond.

Students with Visual impairments will have materials printed larger or other supportive devices may be used.

Reward systems for special needs students will help reinforce in class concepts, and some class activities may be modified in length or intensity.