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Free CVC Word Ladders for Kindergarten

8 free printable word ladders for phonemic awareness and phonics practice. Change one sound in a CVC word (the first, the last or the middle sound) to make a new word that matches the clue. Great for kindergarten, first grade and homeschool.

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BED: change the first sound

Change the first sound

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MAT: change the first sound

Change the first sound

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PAT: change the first sound

Change the first sound

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CAT: change the last sound

Change the last sound

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RAG: change the last sound

Change the last sound

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CAP: change the middle sound

Change the middle sound

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BIG: change the middle sound

Change the middle sound

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PIG: change the middle sound

Change the middle sound

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40 word ladders in one book

40 CVC word ladders: change one sound to make a new word, then color the picture.

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How to use them

• Read the start word together, sound by sound: /c/ /a/ /t/.
• Read the clue, then change just one sound to make the new word.
• Say both words slowly and listen for the sound that changed.
• Write the new word, color the picture and a star.