Make Words! Word Work - Word Study Activity
Elevate your word study routine with this engaging, no-prep resource that helps students build phonics, spelling, and vocabulary skills while having fun! “Make Words!” is a classroom favorite for strengthening spelling pattern recognition through hands-on practice.
✂️ What’s the Activity?
Students cut apart a given set of letters and use them to create as many real words as possible—focusing on spelling patterns such as word families, digraphs, diphthongs, blends, and more. Each sheet includes a point system to motivate and challenge students, rewarding longer and more complex words.
📦 What’s Included:
✅ 28 Make Words Activity Sheets
- Two versions: one with a point system, one without
- Each sheet features unique spelling patterns and letter combinations
- Organized recording charts by word length
- Answer keys included for each sheet (all possible word combinations)
✅ 82 Pattern Help Cards (PDF)
- Quarter-sheet size reference cards
- One card for each pattern to provide scaffolding and focus
- Perfect for small groups, centers, or early finishers
✅ Editable Versions (PowerPoint format)
- Editable Activity Sheet – Customize your own letter sets
- Editable Help Cards – Add new spelling patterns
- Easy step-by-step editing directions included
✅ Extras!
- Spelling Pattern Reference Map
- “Top 10” Leaderboard Poster
- “Make a Story” Extension Activity (great for applying vocabulary)
🧠 Skills Covered:
✔️ Phonemic awareness
✔️ Letter-sound relationships
✔️ Word building
✔️ Common spelling patterns
✔️ Vocabulary development
✔️ Strategic thinking and problem solving
🧑🏫 How to Use:
Use “Make Words!” as a:
- Word Work literacy center
- Morning warm-up or fast finisher activity
- Weekly spelling/phonics review
- Challenge for early finishers
- Collaborative group or partner task
- Differentiated instruction tool with scaffolded Help Cards
📘 Perfect For:
✔️ Grades 1–3
✔️ Intervention and enrichment groups
✔️ ELL & special education support
✔️ Homeschool and tutoring settings