Word Sorts

Word Sorts are an excellent way to study parts of words or words and their sounds by grouping together words that have similar sounds and/or spellings.

Word Sorts usually have several headings or sample words at the top. Children then match words that have the same sounds under the heading words. Students need to first be able to break words apart into smaller "chunks" or syllables or sounds. Students who can do this will be successful in this activity for usually grades 1st and up.

There are worksheets online that children can cut out or color to match the heading words. Or you can create your own word cards with one word per card. Or you can use a white board and brainstorm words with your child that have similar characteristics. Here is a link of many great examples of words to work with in word sorts:
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/sv/books/content/wordsort/

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