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K - 2nd
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Pyramid Words

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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.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

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

Additional Tags

english language arts

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

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