1. Phonics: Word Ladders Amy Wytkewicz

2. How Word Ladders Work “To play, students begin with one word and then make a series of other words by changing or rearranging the letters in the word before.” - Timothy V. Rasinski

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4. Students create their own word ladders, using a template. • In this template, students work from the top down, with the star being a bonus word. • Great for: • Early Finishers • Morning work/ bell work • Choice assignment for spelling homework • Writing center activity • Using sight words or word families Template courtesy of Jennifer MacMurray, on Teachers Pay Teachers

5. Word Ladder Resources • 100 Reproducible Word Study Lessons That Help Kids Boost Reading, Vocabulary, Spelling & Phonics Skills—Independently! Grades 2-3; 4-5 • Daily Word Ladders: Grades 1-2: 150+ Reproducible Word Study Lessons That Help Kids Boost Reading, Vocabulary, Spelling and Phonics Skills! • written by Timothy V. Rasinski • Word Family Bingo Ladders - Fun-and-Easy Reproducible Games That Teach Kids the Top 25 Word Families • Written by Violet Findley