Build a word
Skills
Create new words by changing the beginning sound.
You'll Need
- A set of letters (e.g.\
- foam\
- magnets\
- blocks or index cards)
Time
10 minutesLearning Stages
Build word families by changing the first letter or sound in words with magnetic letters or letter cards. Examples: den, hen, men, pen, ten; top, pop, hop, mop, cop; pan, fan, tan, man, can.
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