These AN Word Family Worksheets will help your child master CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words. Just download and print! These phonics worksheets include letter tracing, unscramble words, cut and paste worksheets, matching pictures, and word puzzles. Recommended for pre-k, preschool, and kindergarten. Perfect for homeschooling, too!
Practice Reading AN Word Family
Word Family AN Worksheets
Tracing AN Words
Let’s kickstart the learning journey with letter tracing! In this activity, children will practice tracing the letters A and N, key components of the AN word family. As they trace the letters, they’ll reinforce their fine motor skills and develop familiarity with letter formation.
Cut and Paste AN Words
Next up, we have the cut and paste activity! Children will have a blast cutting out pictures of objects that belong to the AN word family, such as can, fan, and pan. Then, they’ll paste these pictures onto a corresponding worksheet, reinforcing their understanding of word-family associations while honing their scissor skills.
Writing AN Words
Now, let’s put pen to paper! In this worksheet, children will have the opportunity to write AN family words independently. With prompts and guidance, they’ll practice writing words like man, ran, and tan, enhancing their spelling and handwriting skills while cementing their grasp of the word family concept.
Unscramble the AN Words
Time to put those thinking caps on! In this activity, children will unscramble jumbled letters to form AN family words. As they rearrange the letters and decipher the words, they’ll sharpen their problem-solving abilities and boost their confidence in decoding unfamiliar words.
AN Word Search Worksheets
Give children the coloring worksheets and ask them to find and color the AN words, such as “can” and “tan.” This gives them extra practice recognizing the -an pattern among other words.
Color, Circle, Write AN Words
Who doesn’t love a splash of color? In this worksheet, children will color only the AN family words, such as can, pan, and van, distinguishing them from other words on the page. This activity not only reinforces word recognition but also encourages creativity and attention to detail.
Match the AN Pictures and Words
Let’s exercise those matching skills! In this worksheet, children will match pictures of AN family words to their corresponding word labels. By making visual connections between pictures and words, children reinforce their vocabulary and comprehension in a fun and interactive way.
AN Words Puzzle Fun
Last but not least, we have a delightful puzzle activity! Children will solve puzzles featuring AN family words, piecing together letters to reveal the hidden words. This engaging activity promotes critical thinking, spatial reasoning, and word recognition in an enjoyable format.
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AN Word Family PDF
To further help you teach your child how to read CVC words, here’s The Teaching Aunt’s literacy worksheets that you can download for free.
These preschool printables come in A4 and 8.5 x 11 inches. Just click on the link of your preferred paper size and it will download automatically.
And remember to check out our growing collection of free preschool worksheets!
AN Word Family List
Need a quick reference before starting the worksheets? Check out my AN Word Family List for more -an words children can practice reading.
More Word Family Worksheets
Ready to practice more word families? Browse my complete collection of word family worksheets for kindergarten, organized by Short A, E, I, O, and U sounds.
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Once your child is comfortable reading -an words, try mixing them with words from other CVC word families. You might practice can, cat, fan, map, and man together. Mixing different patterns encourages children to look carefully at each word instead of relying only on the familiar -an ending.
Keep reviewing the -an words you’ve already learned, too. Add them to your word family wall or reading display so your little learner can see their collection of readable words continue to grow.
Or just visit my Free Printable Page for more!
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Last Updated: July 30, 2026
