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Trace Onset and Rime -an Words

This worksheet gives children handwriting practice with the -an word family. It helps learners notice how changing the onset creates a new word while the shared ending stays steady and easy to spot.

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Why these words

The -an family is simple, decodable, and highly repetitive, which makes it useful for comparing sounds, spelling patterns, and handwriting in one activity.

Worksheet setup

This page opens with 8 prefilled lines and is configured for A4 paper, Dotted tracing, and the "Patrick Hand", cursive font.

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How to use this worksheet

  1. Read each word aloud and point out that the an ending stays the same each time.
  2. Have the child underline the first letter after tracing to highlight the changing onset.
  3. Ask the child to sort the words by beginning sound after finishing the page.

Questions parents and teachers ask

What phonics skill does the -an family support?

It helps children hear how one beginning sound can change while the rime stays the same, which strengthens blending and word building.

Is this worksheet good for home practice?

Yes. The words are short and easy to read aloud together in a quick phonics review.

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