Independent+Practice+Activities

=Independent Practice Activities= These are independent based activities that students can practice their word families with. All learners can benefit from these practice activities in reinforcement of the curriculum. Teachers will need to maintain classroom management by having students who have difficulty staying on task or focused busy (this could simply be passing out materials to classmates). These activities may be modified to fit the needs of any child depending on their specific disability or need. Parents or teachers can choose from a variety of crossword puzzles that allow children to independently practice their word families.
 * 1.** **Crossword Puzzles**
 * [|Word Family Crossword Puzzles]**

Parents or teachers can choose from a variety of word searches that allow children to independently practice their word families.
 * 2. Word Search**
 * [|Word Family Word Search]**

Students will have fun cutting out the picture that belongs to a specific word family. This activity is very hands-on and is geared towards independent practice.
 * 3. Cut and Paste Activity**
 * [|Word Family Cut and Paste Activity]**

Parents or teachers can choose from a variety of "mini-books" that feature a variety of specific word families. This independent based activity allows children to read and create their own book to practice with.
 * 4. Read "Mini-Books"**
 * [|Word Family Mini Books]**

Students can create or choose a word family to draw about. (See examples below). To extend this activity, students could try and come up with their own rhyme. Draw the word families: (ECK, ELL, EST)
 * 5. Create and Draw Word Families**
 * The bird tried to peck my neck.
 * The bell hung above the well.
 * My guest has a nice vest.
 * Create your own word family sentences using the ones above as a model. Try to create at least one sentence for each family.