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.

 
Word Family Menu
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 options
Cover All -- options

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