Word Families is an interactive literacy game designed to help children explore word patterns, spelling and phonics through hands-on word building. Suitable for ages 5 years and over, the set includes 74 colour-coded word tiles that can be joined, separated and rearranged to create different words. Students can investigate common word endings, similar sounds and spelling patterns while developing vocabulary, decoding and word recognition skills. With seven different ways to play, the resource can be adapted for individual, paired or small-group learning and includes a game guide and word list to support a variety of literacy activities.
Applications and Use
 • Explore word families by identifying words with common endings and spelling patterns.
 • Build new words by joining, separating and rearranging colour-coded word tiles.
 • Practise recognising similar sounds and patterns within different words.
 • Develop phonics, spelling, decoding and word recognition skills.
 • Expand vocabulary by creating, reading and discussing different word combinations.
 • Use created words in sentences to explore vocabulary in context.
 • Incorporate into literacy rotations, spelling activities and individual or small-group learning.
Features
 • Includes 74 colour-coded word tiles for hands-on literacy activities.
 • Features seven different game plays for varied learning opportunities.
 • Manipulative tile format allows words to be constructed, broken down and rearranged.
 • Colour coding provides visual support when exploring word patterns and relationships.
 • Supports phonics, spelling, vocabulary, decoding and word recognition.
 • Suitable for individual, paired and group activities.
 • Includes a game guide and word list to support classroom use.
Specifications
 • Set Includes: 74 colour-coded word tiles, 1 x Game Guide, 1 x Word List
 • Game Plays: 7 different ways to play
 • Recommended Age: 5+ years (WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-Small parts. Not for children under 3 years)
 • Skills Covered: Word families, phonics, spelling, vocabulary, decoding and word recognition
 • Recommended Use: Literacy activities, spelling practice, word building and individual or group learning
