English Spelling

1. Word Building

Activity Name: “Make the Word!”

Age Group: 4–7 years
Skills Focus: Letter recognition, phonics, simple word construction

How to Play:

1. Place a Picture in Front of the Child:
   For example, show a picture of a hat.
2. Ask: “What is this?”
   Let the child say the word: “Hat.”
3. Stretch the Word Out Loud:
   Say slowly: “H–A–T”
4. Child Finds the Letters:
   Ask the child to pick the correct letter cut-outs: H, A, T
5. Child Builds the Word:
   Let them place the letters in the correct order to make the word.
   (You can provide a tray or mat for placing letters.)
6. Sound Out Together:
   Read the word together: “H-A-T… HAT!”
7. Repeat With New Pictures:
   Use words like:
   Cat
   Dog
   Sun
   Pen
   Bag
   Net
   Map

Extension Ideas:

• Mix Up Letters First: Give the 3 letters of the word and ask the child to arrange them correctly.
• Missing Letter Game: Show _at and ask, “What letter is missing?”
• Speed Round: How many words can they make in 2 minutes?

2. Jumbled words

3. Missing Letters