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Words are the building blocks of reading and writing, and this topic page brings them together in one friendly place. Here you will find three sets of free word activities for kids: Missing Letter, Rhyming Words and Sight Words. Each one uses simple pictures and short, familiar words, so children can practise at their own pace.
Little learners can play on screen, while parents and teachers can use the printable worksheet pages for quiet time, classroom corners or homework. Start with the easiest set and move on when your child feels confident.
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Sight Words โ Set 3๐ Sight Words ยท Age 4-5
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Sight Words โ Set 2๐ Sight Words ยท Age 4-5
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What Is It? First Words Quiz๐ผ๏ธ Picture Quiz ยท Age 3-4
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My First English Words: Things at Home๐ Picture Dictionary ยท Age 2-3
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Sight Words โ Set 1๐ Sight Words ยท Age 5-6
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Rhyming Pairs: Cat and Hat๐ต Rhyming Words ยท Age 5-6
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Find the Missing Letter โ 3 Letter Wordsโ Missing Letter ยท Age 4-5
Frequently asked questions
What age are these word activities for?
They suit children from about 3 to 8 years. Younger kids enjoy Missing Letter and Rhyming Words with an adult nearby, while 6 to 8 year olds can work through Sight Words on their own.
Are the activities and worksheets free?
Yes. Every word activity on this page is free to play online, and the printable worksheets can be downloaded and printed as many times as you like for home or classroom use.
Which activity should my child start with?
Begin with Rhyming Words if your child is still learning letter sounds, then move to Missing Letter for spelling practice, and finish with Sight Words for reading fluency.
How can teachers use these in class?
Print a set of worksheets for group work, use the rhyming pairs as a circle-time game, or display a few sight words each week on a classroom word wall.