Let’s dive into the AT word family to help your child develop better early literacy skills and download your AT word family list for free!
AT Word Family
In simple terms, a word family is a group of words that share a common sound and letter pattern. In the case of the AT word family, it’s all about the “AT” sound.
Here are some examples of AT words:
- cat
- hat
- bat
- rat
- fat
- mat
- sat
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AT Word Family Lesson Video
Teaching the AT Word Family:
When it comes to teaching the AT word family, I’ve found that a combination of phonics activities, reading practice, and hands-on engagement works wonders.
In addition, learning becomes even more memorable when it’s paired with play and creativity.
Let’s explore some tried-and-true methods that have brought joy and success to my preschool classroom:
Word Sorting:
- One effective way to introduce the AT word family is through word sorting. Gather a collection of AT word family words like cat, hat, and rat. Provide your child with picture cards or letter tiles and guide them to sort the words into the “AT” group. This activity not only reinforces phonics skills but also enhances visual discrimination.
Word Building:
- Building words is like piecing together a puzzle. Help your child construct AT word family words using letter cards or magnetic letters. Start with simple words like sat, pat, and fat, and watch their confidence grow as they create and read their very own AT words.
Word Hunt:
- Take your little detectives on a word hunt adventure! Encourage them to find AT word family words in books or everyday surroundings. Celebrate each discovery and discuss the meaning of the words within the context. This activity builds reading fluency and comprehension skills.
Story Writing:
- Unlock your child’s imagination by incorporating AT word family words into their own stories. Provide prompts or sentence starters like “Once upon a time, there was a cat who wore a magical hat…” Encourage creativity and watch their excitement as they weave tales using the power of words.
Art and Crafts:
- Engage your child’s artistic side by creating AT word family art. Make a vibrant “AT” picture collage using cut-outs from magazines or their drawings. This activity not only strengthens their fine motor skills but also solidifies their visual recognition of the “AT” pattern.
Sensory Play:
- Sensory play is a powerful tool for learning. Fill a sensory bin with objects that begin with “AT,” such as toy animals and accessories. Let your child explore and discover the words, engaging their senses and making connections between the objects and their sounds.
In my preschool classroom, I’ve witnessed the wonders of the AT word family coming to life. The joy on their faces when they successfully identify and read AT words is priceless.
It’s through hands-on activities, storytime, and encouraging their creativity that we’ve made phonics an adventure worth cherishing.
As we conclude our phonics adventure through the AT word family, I want to applaud you, parents and educators, for investing your time and energy in nurturing early literacy skills.
By incorporating activities like word sorting, word building, reading practice, art, and sensory play, we’re laying a strong foundation for future reading success!
AT Word Family List
To further help you teach your child how to read CVC words, here’s The Teaching Aunt’s AT word family list with pictures that you can download for free.
This preschool printable comes in A4 and 8.5 x 11 inches. Just click on the link of your preferred paper size and it will download automatically.
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