Sometimes it helps struggling readers to see that all words are just letters strung together. Use a pyramid word activity to guide kids through writing out an entire word by adding one letter at a time on the spaces provided.

Concepts

spelling, decoding words, the alphabet, beginning reading, dyslexia

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Include in a homework packet for learners to complete with parents
• Use additional words, such as sight words, vocabulary words, or learners' names, in the activity
• A great warm-up activity for kids working on decoding

Classroom Considerations

• Consider modeling the activity for learners who need a little extra help, as the worksheet does not include an example

Pros

• Helpful for kids with learning disabilities such as dyslexia as well as kids in mainstream classes
• Activity is versatile for any word kids need to decode
• Provides two additional activities (attached)

Cons

• None

Common Core

RF.K.3.a RF.1.3.a RF.2.3.a