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Use these puzzle cards with real photo images to reinforce:
• spelling • beginning reading
• letter sounds • letter recognition
Activity Guide
LER 1579
Ages 3+
PUZZLE
CARDS
Set of 10, double-sided, self-checking puzzles.
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The 3-Letter Words Cards are designed for young children as a way to
introduce spelling. Combining a picture with its 3-letter word descrip-
tion helps early spellers identify letters and develop reading skills. Be
sure to introduce children to the layout of the cards so they can success-
fully complete the activities. Make sure you show each picture, say the
word, and spell it out loud. Have children repeat the words and letters
back to you. Before you begin, carefully separate each card into three
pieces.
Match & Spell
The bottom of each card is blue on one side and red on the other side.
Turn the cards over so all of the same color is facing up. Mix up the
pieces and have children complete the puzzles by fitting together the
three pieces that interlock to form the picture and word. Now turn the
cards over and try the words and pictures on the opposite side!
Rhyming Words
Turn the cards over so the same color is facing up. Have children com-
plete one puzzle. Now help children make a list of words that rhyme
with the completed card. For example, if the puzzle says RUG, your list
of rhyming words might include BUG, JUG, MUG, HUG, and SLUG.
Spelling Surprise
Complete one puzzle. Take a sheet of paper and cover the word at the
bottom of the card so that only the picture is visible. Then ask children
to name the object. Have them say the word out loud and help them
identify each letter of the word by its sound. Now have them spell the
word. Repeat this activity with as many cards as you like!
Silly Stories
Turn the cards over so the same color is facing up. Have children com-
plete three puzzles. Now have children make up a story that uses each
of their three completed words. For example, a story with the words
CAT, PIE and BED might sound like this: “There was a CAT named Felix
who was eating a slice of PIE in BED.” Now try making up a silly story
by using different words.
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