Description
Phonics word ladders are a great tool for connecting phonemic awareness and phonics skills. Phonics word ladders engage students by having them think critically about spelling & phonics patterns. Students will manipulate the phonemes in words by using verbal clues and picture clues. This can strengthen letter-sound connections in a fun, easy, non-stressful way.
Looking to beef up your phonics lessons?
These phonics word ladders include over 60 phonics skills so you can use them to easily supplement your phonics instruction.
Looking for resources that are easy to prep?
These activities are no-prep! The ladders come two to a page, which saves on copies. Phonics ladders can also be laminated or used in a dry-erase pocket.
Not sure how to guide students through?
The optional teacher script can help you or a para support student understanding as they complete the phonics word ladders.
This resource is perfect for:
- Phonics skill practice
- Small group instruction
- Centers
- Phonics lesson
- Phonemic awareness
- Interventions
Components of each phonics ladder:
- Teacher directions page with an optional script to follow
- Ladder to model on the teacher page
- Half-page student ladders
- Student ladder with clipart clues for each word
- Students can work up or down the ladder
- Space to write each word next to the pictures
PHONICS LADDERS INCLUDED:
CVC & SHORT VOWELS
- Short A, Short E, Short I, Short O, Short U, Mixed CVC
CONSONANT BLENDS
- Beginning L Blends, Beginning R Blends, Beginning S Blends, Ending L Blends, Ending R Blends, Ending S Blends, Ending T Blends, Ending N/M Blends, Mixed Beginning Blends, Mixed Ending Blends
CONSONANT DIGRAPHS
- CH, SH, TH, PH, WH, QU, KN, NG, Mixed Digraphs
CVCE & SILENT E
- Long A, Long I, Long O, Long U, Long E, Mixed Silent E
CVVC & VOWEL TEAMS
- AI, AY, EA, EE, IE, OA, OE, Mixed Vowel Teams
R-CONTROLLED VOWELS
- AR, ER, IR, OR, UR, Mixed R-controlled
DIPHTHONGS
- AU, AW, OI, OY, Short OW (cow), Long OW (snow), Short OO (book), Long OO (moon), EW, Mixed Diphthongs
SILENT LETTERS
- B, C, D, G, H, K, L, T, W, Mixed Silent Letters
I can’t wait to hear how these phonics ladders help your students achieve success with phonics in a positive, encouraging, fun, stress-free way! Send me a message after you download and let me know how it’s going. Happy teaching!
Sarah S. –
I use the resource to supplement my current phonics to build those skills and the kids love it!
Becky C. –
Looking forward to using this resources with students!
Brooke N. –
This resource is perfect for small group intervention or for partner work. My students love doing this activity in the beginning of each week!
STACEY F. –
The students love filling in words on the ladder. They love having time to think about the word and solving the puzzle.
The Spectacular VA Apple –
I use this for early finishers and my students love it.
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Shanna M. –
Word ladders are always great and effective to use with first graders.
Andrea T. –
I use this resource every week. I used it for my self contained unit with multiple grade levels. I love how I can differentiate for all my diverse learners.
Ann T. –
We love using these as a quick activity! It is a wonderful engaging activity to recall phonetic skills!