Short A Word Work No-Prep Activities

Looking for a fun phonics activity that is fun and engaging for your students? These Short “A” Word Work Activities are perfect for your K-1st grade students! Students will utilize these 16 fun printable worksheet activities to learn or practice their short “a” words and word families. 

This resource was created with early elementary (K-2nd) in mind. These 16 activities were designed because they would help students with reading and phonics. It was also created so that students could learn new vocabulary and spelling with these activities. 

What is Included (41 pages):

• 16 activities 
• Word Searches: Students will search for each short "a" word in the grid. 
• Short “A” Crossword: Students will complete each crossword with a short "a" word. 
• Short “A” Fill-in-the-Blanks: Students will complete each sentence with a short “a” word. 
• Short “A” ABC Order: Students will put each word into ABC order in the blanks provided. 
• Label the Picture: Students will draw a line from the short “A” word to the picture it represents. 
• Short “A” Words Scramble: Students will unscramble each word. 
• Short “A” Words Rhymes: Students will find the rhyme of each word. 
• Short “A” Words Missing Letters: Students will find the missing vowel of the word. 
• Short “A” Words Opposites: Students will find the opposite of each word. 
• Short “A” Words Spin and Write: Students will use a spinner and write whatever word they land on in the blanks. They can use the word more than once. 
• Short “A” Sentence Making: Students will create a sentence with the short “a” word. 
• Short “A” Sentence Unscramble: Students will unscramble sentences. 
• Short “A” Vs. Not Short “A”: Students will cut and paste each word into its correct category. 
• Short “A” Find and Cicle: Students will find and circle the short “a” words and then write them in the space provided. 
• Short “A” Story Completion: Students will complete a short story with a short “a” word. 
• Short “A” Riddles: Students will solve each short “a” riddle. 
• Answer keys for most of them. 
• Instructions for use. 

This resource includes the following skills: 

• Short “A” Phonics
• Reading Comprehension
• Spelling
• Fine Motor Activities

How to Use It:

• Print off each activity and put it in the folder. 
• Distribute each copy to each student when needed. 
• Make copies of the answer keys for each row or table. 
• Use a paperclip for the spinner activity to spin. 
• When you print, make sure it is set to “scale to fit” or “fit to page.”

Where Can This Resource Be Used: 

• Literacy Centers
• Spelling Centers
• Small Groups
• Whole Group Lessons
• Morning Work
• Sub Plans  
• Early Finishers

Note: Not all activities have an answer key; some answer keys are examples.

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