Apple Word Family Trees

Apple Tree CVC Word Family Dot Marker Activity 🍎

Practice early reading skills while filling an apple tree one letter at a time!

Each page features five CVC words from the same word family. Children read a word, find the letters on the apple tree in the correct order, and cover each one as they go. Picture cues are included to support word recognition and meaning.

The sheets can easily be laminated for reusable, hands-on play too!

This printable set includes 8 word families and 40 CVC words:

-at • -an • -ap • -ig • -ip • -it • -op • -og

Skills Practiced

-CVC word reading

-Word families

-Letter identification

-Letter sequencing

-Visual scanning and discrimination

-Fine motor control

More Ways to Play

Dot markers: Dot each letter as you find it and watch the tree fill with colorful apples.

Magnetic chips + wand: Laminate the page, cover each letter with a magnetic chip, then sweep them up with a magnetic wand when you're finished.

Playdough: Roll small playdough “apples” and press one over each letter as it's found.

Pompoms or manipulatives: Use pompoms, buttons, mini erasers, counters, or other small pieces to cover the letters.

Dry-erase markers: Laminate the pages and circle or color each letter, then wipe clean to use again.

What's Included

-8 printable activity pages

-1 word family per page

-5 CVC words per family

-40 CVC words total

Print and use right away with a dot marker, or laminate the pages to create a reusable activity you can return to again and again.

Please note: This is a digital download. No physical product will be shipped.