Word Family Fun
Ages 6 to 8

Learn common spelling patterns and vocabulary with word "families" such as "bat, cat, hat" in the "at" family. There are 45 word families with over 300 illustrated words. Build skills in reading, spelling and fingerspelling. For Cuers, build skills in phonics.

(Click pictures below for more information.)

Word Family Menu

Word Family Menu
Choose options and select one of four games to play.

 

Pick a Word Family

Pick a Word Family
Choose a word family for the games.

 

Build a Word game

Build a Word
Click the picture for the word parts shown above.

 

Find Family Pictures

Find Family Pictures
Choose members of the family.

 

Cover all game

Cover All Game
Play a lotto-style game with word family words.
One or two people can play.

 

Spell the Word game

Spell the Word
Spell the words by clicking or typing the letters.

 

help button

Help Button
This button shows the word and its illustration.

cue-spell buttons

Cue-Spell Option Button
Choose whether words are cued or finger-spelled.
   

You can vary the speed for the animated cuer and the animated hand in each game.

speed bar