Short "U" Word Work No-Prep Activities for Kindergarten and 1st Grade

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

What is Included (37 pages):

• 14 activities 
• Word Searches: Students will search for each short "u" word in the grid. 
• Short “U” Crossword: Students will complete each crossword with a short "U" word. 
• Short “U” Fill-in-the-Blanks: Students will complete each sentence with a short “u” word. 
• Short “U” 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 “U” word to the picture it represents. 
• Short ''U" Rhymes Match: Students draw the line from the short "U" word to its rhyme.
• Short “U” Words Scramble: Students will unscramble each word. 
• Short “U” Words Rhymes: Students will find the rhyme of each word. 
• Short “U” Words Missing Letters: Students will find the missing vowel of the word. 
• Short “U” Words Spin and Write: Students will use a spinner and write whatever word or image they land on in the blanks. They can use the word more than once. 
• Short “U” Sentence Making: Students will create a sentence with the short “u” word. 
• Short “U” Vs. Not Short “U”: Students will cut and paste each word into its correct category. 
• Short “U” Mystery Clues: Students will solve each short “u" riddle.
• Short "U" Words: Students will cut and paste each short "u" word next to its image.
• Answer keys for most of them. 
• Instructions for use. 

This resource includes the following skills: 

• Short “U” Phonics
• Reading
• Spelling
• Grammar
• 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, ensure 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.