Word scramble — put the letters in order

Unscrambling a word is a small puzzle that pulls together everything a young reader knows: the sounds of the letters, which letters usually go together, and how the word looks on the page. The picture clue keeps it fair, so children are never stuck guessing which word it is. Short words suit beginning readers, while the long words make a real challenge for older children, and for anyone learning a second language.

🔀 Best for ages 6–11

How to get the most from these sheets

• Name the picture first, then look for its first letter among the tiles.
• Cross out each letter tile once it has been used.
• Say the word slowly and write the letters in the order you hear them.
• Check: the word must use every letter exactly once.

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