The AN word family words are perfect for practicing with your kindergartner as they begin to sound out words. "Can" is one of the first sight words taught to kids as they begin to read basic sentences like "I can _____." While we teach children to memorize "can," it's a phonetically spelled word that can be used to help students read other words in the same word family.
Check out these free -an word family worksheets and games that will make learning to read simple and fun. Game number 4 is a guaranteed hit!
Word Families are sets of words that have the same ending and rhyme. The ending of words in a word family is commonly referred to as the "root."
Children have more success when reading words that are familiar, so by having kids reads words that have the same end, they can decode the sounds with increased speed. Studies have shown that learning to read word families develops vocabulary, as well as children's ability to recognize patterns in words, ultimately leading them to read with greater understanding and speed.
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It's no secret that I'm not a fan of worksheets, but I also know that teachers often use worksheets as homework to reinforce skills learned in the classroom. Here are some printable worksheets that would help strengthen reading skills, followed by some hands-on ways to teach the AN family words. One of the best ways to use these -an word family worksheets is for homework or to reinforce AFTER direct instructions.
If you've read my blog before, you know that I would never share worksheets without sharing ACTIVITIES that make learning these words even more fun.
Got a child who cringes when you show them a worksheet? That's okay! Try any of these activities to make practicing reading AN words more hands-on and exciting for young learners. You can use these games with any word families!
