🏠 Word Families 9: The -ing Family

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About this kindergarten & grade 1 worksheet

Free word family printable for K & Grade 1 (The -ing Family): read and write words in the -ing family, find the rhymes and make new -ing words. Skill: Recognizes rhymes and rhyming patterns (first-grade readiness). Level: Kindergarten & Grade 1 — also great for Reception / EYFS (UK) and Foundation (Australia).

For teachers: skills & standards

• CCSS RF.1.2: Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables and sounds
• CCSS RF.1.3: Know and apply grade-level phonics in decoding words
• Works as a morning-work page, a centre/station activity, homework or an early-finisher task.

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What age is it for?

It is designed for Kindergarten & Grade 1 (ages 5–7), but use it with any child who is ready.

What skills does it build?

Recognizes rhymes and rhyming patterns (first-grade readiness).

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More “Word Families” printables (recognizes rhymes and rhyming patterns)

Word Families 1: The -at Family · Word Families 2: The -an Family · Word Families 3: The -ig Family · Word Families 4: The -op Family · Word Families 5: The -ug Family · Word Families 6: The -en Family · Word Families 7: The -ake Family · Word Families 8: The -ell Family · Word Families 10: The -ock Family

All 10 word families sheets → · First-grade readiness: all 84 skills → · Printable readiness checklist

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