Get these engaging AM Word Family Worksheets free printables to help preschoolers learn words that rhyme with “am” while having fun and building essential literacy skills. These phonics worksheets include tracing letters, unscramble letters, cut and paste worksheets, matching pictures, and puzzle words. Recommended for pre-k, preschool, and kindergarten. Perfect for homeschooling, too!
Practice Reading AM Word Family
Word Family AM Worksheets
Trace the Words
In these worksheets, children will practice tracing words from the -AM word family. They’ll use their fine motor skills to follow the dotted lines, reinforcing letter formation and recognition. As they trace words like “ham,” “jam,” and “ram,” they’ll develop confidence in their ability to write independently.
Cut and Paste
With this activity, little learners get hands-on practice as they cut out pictures representing -AM words and paste them onto the corresponding word. This exercise not only reinforces word recognition but also improves fine motor coordination and spatial awareness.
Write the Words
In this worksheet, children will have the opportunity to practice writing -AM words on their own. They can use the provided lines to write words like “dam,” “jam,” and “ram,” fostering letter-sound correspondence and spelling skills. Encourage them to sound out each word as they write.
Unscramble the Words
This activity challenges kids to unscramble letters to form -AM words. As they rearrange the letters to create words, they’ll strengthen their understanding of phonics and word structure. It’s a fun way to build vocabulary while boosting problem-solving skills.
Color Only the -AM Words
In this worksheet, children will identify and color only the -AM words among a mix of words. By focusing on words like “Pam,” “Sam,” and “jam,” they’ll reinforce word recognition and discrimination skills while enjoying a creative coloring activity.
Match the Pictures
This interactive worksheet presents children with a series of pictures representing -AM words. Their task is to match each picture to the corresponding word. This activity promotes visual discrimination and vocabulary development as children connect images with their corresponding words.
Puzzles
The puzzle worksheet offers a fun challenge as children piece together -AM word puzzles. By arranging letters to form words like “ham,” “jam,” and “ram,” kids engage in critical thinking and problem-solving while reinforcing their understanding of word families.
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It is truly a joy to see my students learning more each day and getting more confident because of the skills that they are learning and mastering. I hope you’ll have the same success in your homeschool and classrooms, too!
I remember one of my students, Sarah, getting so excited when she realized she could read several -am words on her own. Once she recognized the pattern, she started sounding out the words with much more confidence. Moments like this are why I love teaching word families—children begin to see that reading new words isn’t as intimidating as they first thought.
To further help you teach your child how to read CVC words, here’s The Teaching Aunt’s preschool worksheets that you can download for free.
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AM Word Family List
Need a quick reference before starting the worksheets? Check out my AM Word Family List for more -am words children can practice reading.
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Once your child is comfortable reading -am words, try mixing them with words from other CVC word families. For example, you might practice ham, cat, jam, map, and ram together so children have to look carefully at each word instead of relying only on the -am ending.
And don’t forget to keep reviewing the -am family! Add these words to your word family wall or reading display so your little learner can see their collection of readable words continue to grow.
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Last Updated: July 29, 2026
2 Responses
Thank you so much for these AM-word family worksheets! They are so fun!
Happy to serve! I’m glad you liked our AM word family worksheets free printable. Happy learning! 😊