🌟 Word Families: Tiny Words That Live Together!
Introduction
Did you know that some words are like brothers and sisters? They look alike, sound alike, and love to play together. These groups are called Word Families. Let’s explore them and have fun with words!
1. What Is a Word Family?
A word family is a group of words that share the same Ending Sound.
- Example: ‑At is the ending sound in cat, hat, bat, mat.
All the words in a family sound a little bit the same, just like friends who wear matching shirts!
2. Meet the ‑At Family
| Word | Picture in Your Mind |
|---|---|
| cat | A fluffy kitten purring |
| hat | A bright red hat on your head |
| bat | A flying animal at night |
| mat | A soft rug by the door |
Try saying them fast: Cat‑hat‑bat‑mat – they roll off your tongue together!
3. Play with the ‑Ip Family
Flip, sip, ship, and chip are part of the ‑Ip family.
- Flip – turn a pancake over.
- Sip – take a tiny drink.
- Ship – a big boat that sails.
- Chip – a crunchy potato piece.
Can you think of a story that uses all four words? Maybe a pirate who Flips a pancake, Sips juice, sails his Ship, and eats a Chip!
4. Make Your Own Word Family
Pick an ending you like, like ‑Og.
- Dog
- Log
- Frog (almost—has an extra “r”)
Write or draw each word. You’ve just created a brand‑new word family!
Did You Know? 🤔
The word “Sun” belongs to the ‑Un family (fun, run, bun). The same family can be found in many stories, songs, and even on your favorite cereal box!
Conclusion
Word families are tiny word teams that help you read faster and have more fun with language. Keep listening for matching endings, make up new families, and watch your reading grow like a garden of friendly words! 🌱✨
Quick Quiz
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Which word belongs to the ‑At family?
a) dog
b) hat ✓
c) sun
d) car -
What does the word Sip mean?
a) to run fast
b) to take a tiny drink ✓
c) to jump high
d) to write a story -
Choose the word that does NOT belong in the ‑Ip family.
a) flip
b) ship
c) chip
d) hop ✓
Great job! Keep spotting word families everywhere you read.