Grades 1–2

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Grades 1–2

by Timothy V. RasinskiKent State University

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To my own children—Mike, Emily, Mary, and Jenny—Word Wizards in their own right.

A father couldn’t ask for better kids.

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Cover design by Brian LaRossa

Cover and interior illustrations by Teresa Anderko

Interior design by Sydney Wright

ISBN-13: 978-0-545-07476-6ISBN-10: 0-545-07476-2

Text copyright © 2008 by Timothy V. Rasinski

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Welcome to Word Ladders! . . .6

Farm Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Dinner's Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Inside Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Color Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Animal Enemies . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Air Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

A Matter of Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Around the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Family Ties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Fun on a Bun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Opposites Attract . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Sweet Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Give a Dog a Bone . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Here to There . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Get Well Soon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

In the Can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

America's Pastime . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Hop to It! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

On the Playground . . . . . . . . . . .26

Fur Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Ship Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Pail Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Fancy Footwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

In the Doghouse . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Counting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Personality Change . . . . . . . . . . .33

Frosty Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Warm and Cozy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Under the Stars . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Baby Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Raise Your Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

One More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Little Piggies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Winter Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Candlelight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Eyeglass Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Top to Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

End of the Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Finish Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Dressing Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Childhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Shopping Spree . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Surprise! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Stormy Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Under Construction . . . . . . . . . . .53

Car Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Climbing Limbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Express Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

City Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Let's Go Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Blastoff! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Feathered Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Contents

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In the Attic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Ride Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Midday Meal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Different Tastes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

The Whole Story . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Share a Sip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Tutti Fruity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Happy Birthday . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

New and Not-So-New . . . . . . . . .70

Growing Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Lesson Learned . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Simon Says . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

In the Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Home, Sweet Home . . . . . . . . . . .75

Quick Wit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Sky Scrapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Cool Treat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

All Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Take a Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Woodsman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Bucket Brigade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Finders Keepers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Note This . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Up We Go! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Daily Journey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

In the Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Deep Sea Divers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Snow Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Good Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Getting There . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Seasoning Selection . . . . . . . . . . .93

Stars and Stripes . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Neigh-bors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Furry Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Toy Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Score! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Country Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Fun for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . .101

On the Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Around Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Time Flies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

And the Winner Is… . . . . . . . . . .105

Line Up! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Cross-Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Beautiful Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Good Scents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

On the Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Meadow Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Gentle Breeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Big and Cuddly . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

All in a Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

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Open Wide! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Feelings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Perfect Pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Fireworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Friendship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

On the Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Pace Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Barbershop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Hungry! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Car Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Need a Lift? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Bookworm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

A Little Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Heads or Tails? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Peaks and Valleys . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Go, Go, Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Blooms on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . .131

Life Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Bread and Butter . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Wild Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Open-Air Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

In the Sky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

School Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Toe-Tapping Tunes . . . . . . . . . . .139

Wonderful Words . . . . . . . . . . . .140

On Your Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Just Peachy! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

More Is Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Time's Up! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Yard Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

In the Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Brrrrr! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Time for Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . .149

A Clear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Just for You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Long Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Tasty Treat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

A Bundle of Surprises . . . . . . . . .154

Fried Snacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Under the Big Top . . . . . . . . . . .156

Better and Better . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Boo! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Up, Up and Away . . . . . . . . . . . .159

My Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

On the Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Coffee Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Greener Pastures . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Medal Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Sleepytime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Make-Your-Own Word Ladders . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Answer Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

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adds a bit of meaning in the form of a definition (for example, “make a word thatmeans to say something”), it helps extendstudents' understanding of words andconcepts. All of these skills are key tostudents' success in learning to read andwrite. So even though Word Ladders will feellike a game, your students will be practicingessential literacy skills at the same time!

How do I teach a Word Ladder lesson?Word Ladders are incredibly easy and quickto implement. Here are four simple steps:

1. Choose a Word Ladder to try. (The firstfive feature easier ladders, so you maywant to start with those.)

2. Make a copy of the Word Ladder for eachstudent.

3. Choose whether you want to do the WordLadder with the class as a whole, or havestudents work alone, in pairs, or in groups.If students are emergent readers, youmight read the clues to them and use athink-aloud method to model how tocomplete the activity. In addition, youmight display a copy on the overhead

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In this book you'll find more than 150 mini-word-study lessons that are also kid-pleasinggames! To complete each Word Ladder takesjust ten minutes but actively involves eachlearner in analyzing the structure andmeaning of words. To play, students beginwith one word and then make a series of otherwords by changing or rearranging the lettersin the word before. With regular use, WordLadders can go a long way toward developingyour students' decoding and vocabulary skills.

How do Word Ladders work?Let's say our first Word Ladder begins withthe word walk. The directions will tellstudents to change one letter in walk to makea word that means “to speak.” The word students will make, of course, is talk. Thedirections for the next word will then ask students to make a change in talk to formanother word—perhaps tale, or tall. Studentswill form new words as they work up the ladder until they reach the top rung. Thefinal word is in some way related to the firstword—for example, run. If students get stuckon a rung along the way, they can come backto it, because the words before and after willgive them the clues they need to go on.

How do Word Ladders benefitstudents?Word Ladders are great for building students'decoding, phonics, spelling, and vocabularyskills. When students add, take away, orrearrange letters to make a new word fromone they have just made, they must examinesound-symbol relationships closely. This isjust the kind of analysis that all childrenneed to do in order to learn how to decodeand spell accurately. And when the puzzle

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a small amountTake away the lastletter.

a batter does this toa baseballChange the firstletter.

this is worn on theheadChange the vowel.

opposite of thinChange the firstletter.

what you do to foodChange the firstletter.

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projector to demonstrate how to fill in theword on each rung. As their skills develop,students can begin doing the WordLadders independently.

4. At each new word, students will see twoclues: the kinds of changes they need tomake to the previous word ("change thefirst letter," "change the vowel," and soon), and a definition of or clue to themeaning of the word. Sometimes this cluewill be a sentence in which the word isused in context but is left out for childrento fill in. Move from word to word in thisway, up the whole Word Ladder.

That's the lesson in a nutshell! It should takeno longer than ten minutes to do. Onceyou're done, you might extend the lessons byhaving students sort the words into variouscategories. This can help them deepen theirunderstanding of word relationships. Forinstance, they could sort them into:

• Grammatical categories. (Which wordsare nouns? Verbs?)

• Word structure. (Which words have along vowel and which don't? Whichcontain a consonant blend? Whichbegin with a vowel? Which end with asilent e)

• Word meaning. (Which words express

what a person can do or feel? Which do not?)

Additionally, you can create your own Word Ladders using copies of the blank puzzles on pages 166–168. Or you mightinvite students to make their own puzzles toexchange with classmates.

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Look for the Bonus Boxes withstars. These are particularly difficultwords, or words with multiplemeanings, that you may want topreteach. Or you can do theseladders as a group so that childrenwill not get stuck on this rung.

Tips for WorkingWith Word Ladders

Try these tips to give students extra helpin doing the Word Ladders:

• List all the “answers” for the ladder(that is, the words for each rung) inrandom order on the board. Havestudents choose words from the list tocomplete the puzzle.

• Add your own clues to give studentsextra help as they work through eachrung of a ladder. A recent event in yourclassroom or community could eveninspire clues for words.

• If students are stuck on a particularrung, you might simply say the wordaloud and see if students can spell itcorrectly by making appropriatechanges in the previous word. Elaborateon the meanings of the words asstudents move their way up the ladder.

• Challenge students to come up withalternative definitions for the samewords. Many words, like bat, pet, bill,and lot, have multiple meanings.

• Once students complete a ladder, addthe words to a word wall. Encouragestudents to use the words in theirspeaking and writing.

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a small bed that can be folded and put awayChange the last letter.

a pan used forcooking“Mom makes soup in a big ___.”Change the firstletter.

an animal that liveswith a personChange the vowel.

a deep hole in thegroundChange the vowel.

farm animal with asnout and curly tailChange the last letter.

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a small amountTake away the lastletter.

a batter does this to a baseballChange the firstletter.

this is worn on theheadChange the vowel.

opposite of thinChange the firstletter.

what you do to foodChange the firstletter.

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part of a fishAdd one letter tothe beginning.

this blows airChange the vowel.

a pig is short and ___Change the last letter.

an animal that has kittensChange the firstletter.

opposite of inChange the firstletter.

you use scissors to do thisChange the vowel.

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a place to sleepChange the firstletter.

to make a guess“I ___ it will raintoday.”Change the last letter.

to pat gently“I want to ___ thehorse.”Change the firstletter.

the seed of a peachChange the vowel.

a color made by mixing red and whiteAdd a letter to the end. used to attach things

to clothes“Let me ___ yourname tag to yourshirt.”Change the last letter.

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a small, round spotChange the last letter.

a flower can be planted in thisChange the firstletter.

a sudden loud soundChange the last letter.

opposite of bottomChange the firstletter.

to touch lightlyChange the vowel.

a pet that dogs like to chaseChange the last letter.

a baseball playerwears this on his headChange the firstletter.

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an idea about how todo somethingTake away the lastletter.

a pot used forcooking Take away one letter.

something you writewithChange the vowel.

more than one manChange the firstletter.

a plane that flies veryfastChange the firstletter.

past tense of meet“I ___ a new friendtoday!”Change the last letter.

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to have taken a bite“The dog ___ theman's leg.”Change the last letter.

"Dad gave me a dollar___ for helping him.”Take away the lastletter, then addtwo.

a round object usedin soccerChange the vowel.

opposite of bigAdd a letter to thebeginning.

a large building withmany stores in itChange the firstletter.

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not feeling wellChange the firstletter.

another word for bagChange the vowel.

a shelf in the oven“Bake the pizza on the top ___.”Change the firstletter.

part of the sound a clock makes “Tick-___”Change the first letter.

another word for stoneChange the vowel.

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you can clean thefloor with thisChange the last letter.

a lid“Put the ___ on the box.”Change the firstletter.

a water spout“She drank waterfrom the ___.”Change the vowel.

a light brown colorChange the last letter.

opposite of womanChange the firstletter.

another word forfatherChange the firstletter.

angryChange the last letter.

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a piece of land“Dad parked the carin the parking ___.”Change the firstletter.

to allow“The teacher ___ me lead the song.”Change the vowel.

an animal that is taken care of by peopleChange the firstletter.

a cherry seedChange the vowel.

pork comes from thisfarm animal Change the last letter.

a pet that barksChange the vowel.

to make a hole in thegroundChange the firstletter.

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the right size“My new shoes ___my feet well.”Change the vowel.

“Maria ___ a homerun!”Change the firstletter.

belonging to a boy“That is ___ bigbook.”Change the last letter.

opposite of fatChange the last letter.

“___ or that”Add a letter to thebeginning.

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what you do at lunchChange the last letter.

a pest that looks like a large mouseChange the firstletter.

past tense of run“We ___ races at the park yesterday.”Change the last letter.

the sound a bellmakesChange the vowel.

past tense of ring“The bell ___ whenthe school dayended.”Add a letter to theend.

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what a ship doesChange the firstletter.

past tense of say“Dad ___ it was timeto go to bed.”Change the last letter.

unhappyTake away the second vowel.

not goodChange the firstletter.

a dog does this withits tailChange the firstletter.

groceries are carriedin thisChange the last letter.

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to drop to the ground“I saw him ___ off the chair.”Change the first letter.

to hold as much aspossible“The pot is ___ ofwater.”Change the vowel.

moving much fasterthan a walkChange the firstletter.

enjoyment in doingsomething“We have ___ dancing to the music.”Take away the lasttwo letters, thenadd one.

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a small tablet of medicineAdd a letter to thebeginning.

a small mountainChange the firstletter.

the bottom part of awindow frame“I put my plant on the window ___.”Change the firstletter.

feeling illChange the third letter.

a soft fabric used tomake clothes“She wore a ___wedding dress.”Change the last letter.

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this happens whentwo cars run into each otherChange the firstletter.

another word formoneyTake away the second letter.

a doctor puts this on a broken arm or legChange the last letter.

to be able to“I ___ ride a bike!”Change the last letter.

a pet that purrsTake away the third letter.

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to look aftersomething“I help take ___ ofour fish.”Change the third letter.

not covered“The sidewalk feelshot to my ___ feet.”Change the firstletter.

a pitcher throws thisto a catcherChange the last letter.

a bundle of hay orstraw“We fed the cows a___ of hay.”Change the third letter.

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a slow, steady run “Ann likes to ___ in the park.”Take away the first two letters,then add one.

this holds liquid “Joe poured milk from the ___.”Change the vowel.

to pull at something“I felt a ___ on my sleeve.”Change the firstletter.

a sticker that shows the price ofsomethingChange the vowel.

this looks like a frogwith rough, bumpyskinAdd a vowel afterthe first letter.

a tiny bit“I want just a ___ of salt on my rice.”Change the last letter.

[Art: show a pond scenewith a frog and toad.]

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to strike something “Bob ___ the nailwith a hammer.”Change the firstletter.

this covers your headto keep it warmChange the vowel.

used to have“When I was a baby,I ___ a special blanket.”Change the lastletter.

the part of your body at the end ofyour armAdd a letter beforethe last letter.

opposite of sitAdd a letter afterthe first letter.

this covers theground at the beachChange the firstletter.

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small balls of ice thatfall from the skyChange the last letter.

the season whenleaves drop off the treesChange the third letter.

to not pass a testChange the firstletter.

a head that has no hairChange the last letter.

this is kicked aroundin a soccer gameChange the firstletter.

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to slide on somethingslipperyChange the second letter.

to hit with your handChange the vowel.

a sticky liquid thatcomes from treesTake away the second letter.

past tense of sit“He ___ in the chair.”Change the last letter.

another word foroceanChange the last letter.

things that go together, like a ___ of toolsChange the vowel.

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a dog wags thisChange the firstletter.

opposite of shortChange the third letter.

another word forstory“The teacher read a fairy ___ to us.”Change the last letter.

light in color“Joe's face turned___ when he saw the snake.”Change the firstletter.

when something canbe bought, it is for___Change the firstletter.

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to move from side to side“I like to ___ the baby to sleep.”Change the firstletter.

a line of things“We sat in the front___ of chairs.”Take away the last two letters, then add one.

the way something isdone “I know ___ to ride abike!”Change the firstletter.

you wear this on your footChange the last letter.

to put out for othersto see“Let me ___ you my picture.”Add a letter to thebeginning.

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a large pigChange the firstletter.

an ugly, old woman or witchChange the vowel.

another word for sackChange the firstletter.

a block of candy“Let's break thiscandy ___ in two.”Change the last letter.

the sound a dogmakesChange the last letter.

a place where farmanimals liveAdd a letter to the end.

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tiny drops of waterthat form on grass at nightChange the firstletter.

home to a fox or bearChange the last letter.

a group with a man and others like himChange the firstletter.

opposite of fewAdd a letter to the end.

a boy grows up to be thisChange the vowel.

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the yellow metal used in jewelry Change the thirdletter.

opposite of hotChange the firstletter.

another word forbrave“She took a ___ steptoward the big dog.”Change the firstletter.

opposite of goodTake away the third letter.

a head that has beenshavedChange the vowel.

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at this moment“The bus is here___.” Take away thefirst letter.

the way something is done“I know ___ to playthe game.”Change the firstletter.

opposite of coldChange the lastletter.

the color of snowAdd a letter to the beginning and end.

to punch somethingChange the vowel.

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your birthday falls on the day you were ___Change the vowel.

not exciting, dull“This movie is a real___.”Change the last letter.

past tense of wear“Todd ___ new shoes yesterday.”Change the firstletter.

this burns woodChange the firstletter.

a metal thread usedto connect things “The ___ to myearphones is verylong.” Change the firstvowel.

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5 + 5Take away the lastletter.

a light brown colorChange the vowel.

kept going “The big truck ___the red light.”Change the firstletter.

a male sheepChange the last letter.

a place with tentsChange the firstletter.

people in wheelchairsuse this instead ofstairsAdd a letter to the end.

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a toy that you flyin the windTake away onemiddle letterand the last letter.

to use your teethto break off foodChange thefirst letter.

to have torn foodwith your teeth“Pat ___ into thehot dog.”Take away thelast letter.

another word forholeChange thefirst letter.

a baby dogChange the last letter.

to placesomething“She ___ the dishon the table.”Change thevowel.

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to offer a price forsomething“I ___ one dollar forthat book.”Take away the third letter.

just a little“Can I use a ___ ofyour paint?”Change the last letter.

the right shape“The pieces ___ together to make apuzzle.”Change the firstletter.

an animal that hasgills and scalesChange the last letter.

a tightly closed hand“My heart is about the size of my ___.”Add a letter before the last letter.

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another word for apushpin Change the thirdletter.

a small bug that liveson animals“I found a ___ on my dog today.”Change the vowel.

another word forchooseChange the firstletter.

a color between redand whiteChange the thirdletter.

“We ___ in our music class.”Change the last letter.

where you wash yourhandsChange the firstletter.

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bees live in thisChange the firstletter.

to keep out of sight“My dog likes to ___his bone in theground.”Change the thirdletter.

past tense of hideTake away the lastletter.

the joint at the top ofyour legChange the last letter.

this comes after fiveChange the last letter.

to take a small drinkChange the firstletter.

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to eatChange the firstletter.

a hill of sandChange the firstvowel.

a songChange the firstletter.

a musical sound“Mom has a new ring___ for her phone.”Change the firstvowel.

comes after nineChange the vowel.

very heavy“That elephant weighs over a ___!”Take away the last letter.

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a plane does thiswhen it flies towardthe ground“We watched theplane ___ at the airport.”Change the firstletter.

another word forroadChange the lastletter.

you wear this to keepyour hand warmAdd a letter to the beginning.

to care for someonevery much“I ___ my babybrother.”Change the thirdletter.

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shorter word foraloneChange the firstvowel.

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to offer a job tosomeoneChange the firstletter.

a rabbit-like animal“I read The Tortoiseand the ___ lastnight.”Change the firstvowel.

the part of a candlethat makes light“The candle ___ lit up the room.”Add a letter afterthe first letter.

to be very well knownChange the thirdletter.

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the money paid toride a bus or trainChange the firstletter.

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what you do withcookiesChange the last letter.

to touch gently“The coach gave me a ___ on the back.”Change the firstletter.

a long time agoAdd a letter before the last letter.

a pole that helps hold up a fenceChange the vowel.

you use this to smellthings Change the firstletter.

you do this to haveyour school picturetaken“Everyone smile and____ for the picture.”Change the last letter.

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to be first in a line“Mr. Smith let me ___ the lunch line.”Change the firstletter.

to jump over“I can ___ like a frog.”Change the lastletter.

“Mom held the babyon her ___.”Take away the first vowel.

a light touch“We like to ___ ourfeet to the music.”Change the first letter.

this is on the end ofyour foot Change the last letter.

the highest shelf onthe bookcase is the___ shelfChange the vowel.

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a long, slippery animal that lives inthe groundChange the last letter.

between hot and coldChange the vowel.

the path to follow toget to a place“Can you tell me the___ to the bank?”Take away the last two letters,then add one.

to do something forfunAdd a letter to thebeginning.

to put down“It's time to ___ the baby in the crib.”Change the firstletter.

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you might use this toknock on a doorTake away the third letter.

a very light rainChange the firstletter.

having more than anyone else“Sam has the ___books.”Change the vowel.

opposite of firstChange the vowel.

not knowing wheresomething is“I ___ my pencil onthe bus.”Change the firstletter.

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another word for soilTake away the first two letters,then add one.

to run somewherequickly“The mouse made a___ for the hole.”Change the vowel.

a piece of something“Ann gave me ___ ofher cake.”Change the firstletter.

another word for jeansAdd a letter to theend.

short, quick breaths“Our dog began to___ as he chased the cat.”Change the thirdletter.

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gentle“This horse is very___ with children.”Take away the first two letters,then add one.

distance is measuredin this unit“The library is just a___ down the street.”Change the last letter.

another word forfolder“Save your work in a ___ on the computer.”Change the firstletter.

to make a containerfull“Please ___ my cup with milk.”Change the last letter.

a child Take away the lasttwo letters, thenadd one.

to cause somethingto dieChange the firstletter.

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made a hole in“I ___ my pants when I fell down.”Take away the first letter.

the closed end of a sock Take away the third letter.

a thing you play withChange the last letter.

to pay for something Change the vowel.

opposite of girlChange the firstletter.

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another word forfamilyTake away the first letter.

opposite of outTake away the first letter.

opposite of offChange the vowel.

“Our school busweighs more than a ___.”Add a letter to thebeginning.

a part of yourskeleton Change the firstletter.

the shade of a color“I used a dark ___ of blue to color thesky in my picture.” Add a vowel to the end.

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to move at a fastspeed“Mia ___ around the bases.”Take away the second vowel.

a person who reallylikes a sport“My grandpa is a big football ___.” Change the firstletter.

opposite of nearChange the last letter.

“I made this gift just___ you!”Change the vowel.

“Will you ___ somemilk for me, please?” Change the firstletter.

comes after three Add a vowel before the last letter.

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meat that comesfrom a pig“I ate a ___ sandwich forlunch.”Take away thelast three letters.

a wall that blockswater “We watched thebeavers build a___.”Change the first letter.

an emotion thatrhymes with sadSwitch the firstand last letters.

another word forhousekeeperAdd a vowelbefore the lastletter.

you use a hammer to hit this Change the first letter.

a postal workerdelivers this Change the lastletter.

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a knife is used to do this Change the vowel.

squirrels gather thisfood for the winterChange the firstletter.

a lion is this kind ofanimalChange the last letter.

“Do ___ play withmatches.”Change the vowel.

very high heat“The fire is ___.” Change the firstletter.

“I like to wear mycowboy ___ andboots.” Change the vowel.

fuel for a carChange the firstletter.

“Tom ___ blue eyesand brown hair.”Change the last letter.

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another word for hurtAdd a letter to thebeginning.

“We ate green eggsand ___ yesterday.” Take away the third letter.

to sing with your lipsclosedChange the vowel.

to put your armsaround someoneChange the last letter.

another word forinsectChange the firstletter.

you use this for walkingChange the firstletter.

to keep asking forsomething Change the vowel.

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this twinkles in thenight skyTake away the last two letters,then add one.

another word for astep Add a vowel before the last letter.

two of a kind“I have a new ___ of shoes.”Take away the first two letters,then add one.

letters brought by apostal worker Change the first letter.

another word forbucketChange the last letter.

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to finish a race first“I hope I ___ thebicycle racetomorrow.” Take away the last three letters.

opposite of lostChange the vowel.

A short name forDonaldChange the firstletter.

you enter a housethrough this Add two letters to the end.

“___ you know how to tie your shoe?” Take away the last letter.

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a four-leaf cloverbrings good ___Change the firstletter.

what you do to alollipop Change the vowel.

you go to a doctorwhen you feel thiswayChange the firstletter.

opposite of floatChange the thirdletter.

a duck's beak Change the firstletter.

“The baker set the pie on the window___ to cool.” Take away the lasttwo letters, thenadd two.

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“A penguin does ___ fly.”Change the lastletter.

the weather gets thisway in the summerChange the firstletter.

“I wore a sun ___ on my head at thebeach.”Change the vowel.

to dislike something a lot“I ___ to swim in acold pool.”Add a vowel to the end.

opposite of nowAdd a letter to theend.

opposite of earlyChange the firstletter.

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“My brother crossedhis fingers for good___.”Change the firstletter.

“We ___ the doorswhen we get out ofthe car.” Change the vowel.

opposite of foundTake away the last two letters,then add two.

to get rid ofsomething“My uncle wants to___ ten pounds.”Change the last letter.

this bird has a longneck and it honks Change the firstletter.

opposite of tightAdd a vowelbefore the thirdletter.

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belongs to a man“We went for a ride in ___ new car.”Take away the first letter.

to strike a target“I ___ the target with the beanbag.” Change the last letter.

what you do in a chairChange the firstletter.

past tense of sitChange the vowel.

a big mouse-likeanimal“I saw a ___ runacross the street.”Change the firstletter.

a certain one“I want ___ marker to draw with.”Add a letter to thebeginning. “Let's put a straw ___

on the scarecrow'shead.”Change the first letter.

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a hot dog is eaten inone of theseChange the last letter.

soccer players do this a lotChange the first letter.

another word for carpetChange the last letter.

an old piece of cloth“She used an old ___ to wash the car.”Change the vowel.

“Yesterday, I ___around the track fourtimes.” Change the last letter.

a line of railroad carsAdd a letter to thebeginning.

water that falls fromthe sky Add a vowel beforethe last letter.

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opposite of fakeChange the firstletter.

to stretch to getsomething“I can ___ thebooks on the topshelf.” Take away thelast letter, thenadd two.

a sandy area next tothe sea“We like to build sandcastles at the ___.”Change the firstletter.

you can sit on this at the parkChange the thirdletter.

meal eaten in the middle of the day Change the firstletter.

a lot of things“Mom bought a ___ of grapes.” Change the vowel.

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opposite of winChange the thirdletter.

when you don't knowwhere you are“We got ___ in thewoods.”Change the last letter.

a person who gives a partyChange the firstletter.

a pot of boiling wateris very ___Take away the third letter.

when you reallydislike something, you ___ itAdd a vowel to the end. you wear this on your

head at a birthdayparty Change the vowel.

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a role in a play“Joe played the ___ of the king in our class play.”Take away the first two letters,then add one.

a long time ago“In the ___, peopledid not have phones.”Change the thirdletter.

how a dog breatheswhen it gets hotChange the thirdletter.

you might see thisinsect at a picnicTake away the first letter.

opposite of startChange the vowel.

“We learn how toread ___ write atschool.” Change the lastletter.

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a round mark onsomething“That ladybug has one more ___ thanthe other one.”Take away the last two letters,then add one.

a pan used for cooking“Tess made a big ___ of soup.”Take away the first letter.

a place where shipspick up and drop offloads Add a letter beforethe last letter.

something you eatwith Change the first letter.

meat that comes from a pigChange the last letter.

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the place you liveChange the first letter.

a garden tool used todig out weedsTake away the third letter.

a spicy food mighttaste this way“The chili is very ___.”Change the lastletter.

you wear this on yourhead to keep the sunout of your eyesChange the vowel.

the whole thing“I ate ___ the pizza by myself.”Take away the first letter.

most classrooms in aschool open to this“We walked down the ___.” Take away the lastletter, then add two.

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another word formonkeyTake away the two letters beforethe last letter.

this little round, green vegetablegrows in a podRearrange theletters.

a green fruit that isshaped like a lightbulbAdd a letter to the end.

a sweet fruit that has fuzzy skin Change the last letter.

opposite of warTake away the last letter, thenadd two.

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past tense of send“I ___ a letter to grandma yesterday.”Take away thefirst three letters.

to put dishes out to get ready for a meal“I helped mom ___ the table fordinner.”Take away thethird letter.

to give permission“Mr. Jones ___ ususe his rake.” Change the firstletter.

past tense of light“She ___ thecandle.”Change thevowel.

to pick up“Please help me___ these boxes off the floor.” Add a letterbefore the lastletter.

another word forpresentChange the firstletter.

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at this time“Let's go eat lunch___.”Change the vowel.

a word used to asksomething“___ much does thatshirt cost?”Change the firstletter.

a tool used to digweeds out of agardenChange the lastletter.

you use a shovel to dig this in the groundAdd a letter beforethe last letter.

opposite of newTake away the first letter.

to carry“Kay asked me to___ her books.” Change the lastletter.

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to flow like a liquid“My ice cream melted and ___down the cone.”Take away the last two letters.

this is made byfolding paper backand forth“I waved my paper___ to help cool the air.”Change the firstletter.

being playful“It's___ to play withmy cat.”Change the vowel.

the hair on an animalChange the last letter.

where animals andcrops are raised Add a letter to the end.

a long way away“The prince lived in a land ___ away.” Change the vowel.

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7 + 3Change the firstletter.

“My family sleeps in a___ when we gocamping.”Add a letter to theend.

“When the car hit thepost, it left a ___ in the door.”Change the first letter.

where a fox livesTake away the last letter.

a wooden porch“We sat outside on the ___.” Take away the last letter, then add two.

a baby chickenChange the vowel.

you do this to see ifyour answer is correct“Please ___ youranswers on the answer key.” Take away the firstletter, then add two.

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this is used to put airin a bike tireChange the firstletter.

a dog is called thisafter it's bornTake away the thirdletter.

many people drinkcoffee in thisChange the firstletter.

the lid of a toothpastetube“Please put the ___back on thetoothpaste.”Change the vowel.

a kind of food container “Mom bought a ___ of beans at the store.” Change the last letter.

opposite of sitAdd a letter to thebeginning and end.

“Her skin turned ___after she sat in thesun.” Change the first letter.

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“We ran over a nailand got a ___ tire.” Take away the first vowel.

round and heavy“Did you see the ___ pig in the barn?” Take away thesecond letter.

“We ___ in the frontrow at the movies.”Change the firstletter.

a paper or plastic bag used at thegrocery storeTake away the last letter, thenadd two.

to drop to the bottom of a pool Change the thirdletter.

opposite of healthyChange the vowel.

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a small, furry animalthat eats cheese Change the firstletter.

a large deer with big antlers Change thesecond vowel.

not tied “Your shoelace is___.”Change the firstletter.

opposite of findTake away the second vowel.

another word forhouseChange the thirdletter.

you use this to waterflowers in the yard Change the firstletter.

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you need an umbrella when thisfalls Take away thefirst letter.

entered a race for an office“Miss Moore ___ formayor of our town.” Take away the second vowel.

something you fryfood in Change the firstletter.

a piece of jewelrythat can be worn onyour shirtChange the vowel.

you do this with your brain Take away the first letter, thenadd two.

a light shade of red“Mom wore ___lipstick today.” Add a letter to the end.

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a short word forteenagerTake away thefirst two letters,then add one.

“Have you ___ mycoat?” Change the firstletter.

this lights up the day Take away the two vowels, thenadd one.

a short name forSusanChange the lastletter.

the color of the sky Change the firstletter.

this is used to stickthings together Take away the first letter, thenadd two.

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these are used ingames“Toss the ___ andmove your marker.” Add a letter to the beginning.

a coin that is worth10 cents Change the thirdletter.

we use a clock to tell this Change the firstletter.

the opposite of wildChange the firstvowel.

“I love to eat ice___ on a hot day.” Take away the first letter, thenadd two. a group of people

who play a sport“Our ___ won thegame by two points.” Rearrange the letters.

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a clump of dirt Take away thesecond vowel.

“I caught a fish withmy new ___ andreel.” Take away the first two letters,then add one.

food does this whenit goes bad“The bananas turnedbrown and began to___.” Change the lastletter.

a large pest thatrhymes with catChange the vowel.

this falls during athunder storm Add a vowelbefore the last letter. “Sue ___ faster

than everyone else in the race.” Change the lastletter.

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a lie or fib“Jed told a ___about how the glassbroke.” Take away thethird letter.

very high “I saw some ___buildings in the city.”Change the lastletter.

the back end of ananimal Change the thirdletter.

balls of ice that fallduring a stormChange the firstletter.

“Sit in the ___ at the table.” Add a letter to the beginning. this grows on top of

your head Change the lastletter.

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an insect that lives in a hive Take away thefirst two letters,then add one.

to look with youreyes “I ___ a rainbow inthe sky!”Change the firstletter.

to leak out slowly Add a letter to the end.

a plant grows fromthisChange the lastletter.

tables are oftenmade of this Change the twovowels.

this plant is not wanted in a garden Change the firstletter.

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another word fordollarTake away thelast two letters.

“I fell off my bike, ___ I wasn't hurt.”Take away lasttwo letters,then add one.

a tiny amount offood“I would like a ___ of bread,please.”Change thevowel.

food used tocatch fishAdd a vowelafter the firstletter.

Jack and Jill carried this upthe hill Change thefirst letter.

to scoop water out “I helped ___water out of theleaking boat.” Change the lastletter.

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the pole that holdsup a stop sign Change the firstletter.

you can plant aflower in this Take away thethird letter.

peas grow inside this shell Change the lastletter.

a small lakeAdd a letter before the last letter.

opposite of lostChange the firstletter.

you use this unit to tell how much something weighs Add a vowel.

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another word forgorillaTake away thefirst and lastletter.

a sticky strip thatholds things together“I used ___ to hangmy picture on thewall.” Add a letter to thebeginning.

a light touch withyour fingers“I like to ___ my fingers to the beat of the drum.” Take away the last letter.

to tap somethinglightlyRearrange theletters.

this has ink in it and is used for writing Change the lastletter.

a tame animal thatlives with a person Change the vowel.

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another word forlargeChange the firstletter.

you carry things inthis“I have a towel in mybeach ___.” Change the vowel.

a long rod“I can reach the top___ on the climbinggym.” Change the last letter.

an automobileChange the firstletter.

a large basket onwheels“We use a shopping___ at the grocerystore.” Add a letter to the end.

you dig this with ashovel Change the vowel.

a type of arrow thatyou throw at a targetChange the firstletter.

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a place to shop Change the next to last letter.

look at something fora long time Change the firstvowel.

this can be seen inthe night sky Take away the lastletter.

to put things on top of one anotherTake away the last letter, then add two.

a short, sharp pin Take away the first letter.

a pebble or stone Change the vowel.

clothes are hung onthis in a storeChange the firstletter.

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a hammer orscrewdriver Take away thefirst threeletters, then add one.

also “Do you want toplay, ___?”Take away thelast letter.

the sound a cowmakes Change the first letter.

used to clean upspills on the floorChange the last letter.

to feel sad anduncaring Add a vowel tothe end.

the place you live Change thethird letter.

to wish forsomething“I ___ this gift is a book.”Change the first letter.

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how fast your heartbeats“My heart ___ wentup after I took arun.” Take away thefirst letter.

past tense of eatTake away thefirst letter.

what you do with asandwich Rearrange the letters.

to do better than others“We ___ the otherteams in the race.”Add a letter to thebeginning.

another word forwonderfulChange the firstletter. a special food or gift

“A candy apple is my favorite ___ onHalloween.”Take away the first letter, thenadd two.

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this grows on the outside of a tree Take away the firsttwo letters, thenadd one.

a counter “I went to the snack___ to get some popcorn.”Take away the lastletter.

a battle or fightbetween twocountries Change the firstletter.

past tense of is“I ___ late for schoolyesterday.”Change the last letter.

what you do to cleanyour hands Add a letter to the end.

an animal that usesfins to swim Change the firstletter.

to hope for somethingChange the vowel.

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past tense of runTake away the second vowel.

a light brown colorChange the firstletter.

a lot“I have a ___ offriends at school.” Change the vowel.

to pull something with a ropeChange the last letter.

a word used to asksomeone's age“___ old are you?” Change the firstletter.

white flakes that fall in the winter Change the second letter.

a TV program“I watch my favoriteTV ___ on Saturday.”Add a letter to thebeginning.

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to watch“___ at how far I can jump.” Change the firstletter.

the part of a door that opens with a key Change the thirdletter.

a garden wall mightbe made of this Change the firstletter.

you can hang a coaton thisChange the vowel.

a running contest“Jim was the fastestrunner in the ___.” Change the last letter.

a sheet of paper in abook Change the firstletter.

a fit of angerChange the thirdletter.

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a baby wolf or dog Add a letter to thebeginning.

a coffee mug Change the firstletter.

another word for apolice officerChange the vowel.

milk comes from thisanimalChange the last letter.

a truck that moveswrecked cars “The ___ truckmoved the car off the road.” Change the firstletter.

opposite of upChange the firstletter.

a small cityAdd a letter to theend.

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lots of energy Take away thelast threeletters.

an animal thatyour class takescare of is theclass ___ Change the last letter.

a cherry or peachseed Change thevowel.

“We ___ on thefloor at storytime.”Change thefirst letter.

“Please pass the___ and pepper.” Add a letterbefore the lastletter.

“I ___ next to Mr. Lee duringMusic.” Change thevowel.

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a purse“My sister carries a___ that matches her dress.”Take away the first two letters,then add one.

a long rod“Hold onto the ___when you go downthe stairs.”Change the last letter.

not covered Add a vowel to theend.

not exciting“I hope the speakerdoesn't ___ us.”Change the firstvowel.

another word forextra“May I have ___ milk, please?” Change the firstletter.

a tall rod that a flaghangs on Change the firstletter.

a small, brown bumpon the skinChange the thirdletter.

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something that isfake Add a letter afterthe first letter.

a short word for telephoneChange the lastletter.

finished Take away the first two letters,then add one.

how much medicinesomeone takes“Mom gave me a ___of cold medicine.”Change the thirdletter.

another name for aponyAdd a letter beforethe third letter.

water runs throughthis and out the sprinkler Change the firstletter.

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pink meat thatcomes from a pig Take away thelast four letters.

past tense of has“I ___ a good time at the party.”Change the lastletter.

the top part of your body Add a vowelafter the first letter.

to listenChange the lastletter.

a drop of water that comes fromyour eye Change the firstletter.

a hot drink madefrom leavesTake away thelast letter.

a small, green vegetable thatgrows in a pod Change the firstletter.

an animal that liveswith peopleChange the lastletter.

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opposite of girlChange the firstletter.

to pay for somethingat a storeChange the vowel.

another word forexcept“Everyone has had aturn, ___ me.” Change the lastletter.

a male cowTake away the lastletter, then addtwo.

filled to the top Change the firstletter.

a toy that looks like a baby Change the vowel.

not shinyChange the firstletter.

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to look for somethingin a store Change the vowel.

to clean the floor with soap and water Take away the first two letters,then add one.

a police officer Change the firstletter.

a lid“I can't find the ___to the marker.”Change the vowel.

to be allowed to dosomething“The teacher said we___ go outside.” Change the last letter.

another word for jetTake away the first letter, thenadd two.

a walking stickAdd a vowel to the end.

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to trick“You tried to ___ mewith that magic act.”Change the lastletter.

a place to swim Change the firstletter.

a pan used formaking soup Take away the lasttwo letters, thenadd one.

a soft touch“Dad gave me a ___on the back.”Change the vowel.

a small rug“Please wipe yourfeet on the door___.” Change the firstletter.

this is kicked over agoal post Change the firstletter.

a place with manystores in itTake away the lastletter, then add two.

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to hurt something Change the firstletter.

opposite of softChange the last letter.

used to check outbooks at a library Change the firstletter.

people drive this onthe roadTake away the lastletter.

“Mom took ____ ofme when I was sick.” Add a vowel to the end.

farm animals live inthis building Change the last letter.

empty“We painted the ___room blue.”Change the first letter.

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this takes children toschool Add a letter to thebeginning.

“I went to the party,___ my sister did notgo.”Change the last letter.

a mammal that flies at nightChange the vowel.

something you wearon your headChange the firstletter.

a type of meat“I ate a ___ andcheese sandwich.” Change the last letter.

a group of people“We invited ___ toour play.” Add a letter to thebeginning. the bottom edge of

a shirtChange the vowel.

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corn on the ___ Change the firstletter.

another word for taxiChange the vowel.

a train engine pullsthisChange the last letter.

to show love forsomeoneAdd a vowel to the end.

the very middle of anapple Change the firstvowel.

another word for jobChange the firstletter.

a type of stopperused in bottlesChange the last letter.

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when you walk, youtake one ___ afteranother Change the vowel.

an animal or bug thatbothers you“A fly can be a such a ___ at mealtime.”Rearrange theletters.

birds lay eggs in thisChange the firstletter.

used to catchbutterfliesTake away the third letter.

“A snake does ___have legs.” Change the vowel.

opposite of stopTake away the lastletter.

past tense of get“I ___ wet on thewater ride.”Change the firstletter.

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to train an animal Change the firstvowel.

“The Three Little Pigsis a fairy ___.”Change the thirdletter.

to speakChange the last letter.

a pin used to holdthings on a bulletinboardChange the thirdletter.

the sound of a clock “Tick-___” Change the vowel.

used for telling time Add a letter to thebeginning.

you open this with a keyChange the firstletter.

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“Dad took a ___ ofmedicine for his back pain.”Change the firstletter.

completed“We have ___ ourwork for the day.”Change the thirdletter.

to eat dinnerChange the firstvowel.

something thatbelongs to meChange the firstletter.

thoughts“You've been on my___ all day.”Change the lastletter.

opposite of loseTake away the lastletter.

this blows the treesoutsideChange the first letter.

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“The plate of cookiesis ___ Mr. Perez.”Take away the lasttwo letters, thenadd one.

another word formotherTake away the first two letters,then add one.

to wipe up a spillChange the last letter.

used to find roadsand citiesChange the vowel.

opposite of ladyChange the last letter.

not allow“There is a ___ onchewing gum at ourschool.”Change the firstletter.

people save money in this Add a letter to theend.

opposite of frontChange the thirdletter.

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opposite of slowChange the firstletter.

a very large mealAdd a vowel afterthe first letter.

another word formonster“My sister and I readBeauty and the ___ .”Change the firstletter.

opposite of worstTake away the second vowel.

a quiz“We have a spelling___ today.”Change the firstletter.

opposite direction ofeastChange the firstletter.

to relaxChange the firstletter.

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“We always have ___playing this game.”Change the first letter.

the hair on an animalChange the lastletter.

a long way“He threw the ball___ away.”Change the vowel.

the money paid fora train ticketAdd a letter to the end.

this burns in afireplaceChange the firstvowel.

the sun does this during the day Take away the firstletter, then add two. good or great

“My teacher said my drawing is a ___piece of art.”Change the thirdletter.

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this makes a ringingnoiseTake away the first two letters,then add one.

a guess “I ___ it rains today.”Take away the lasttwo letters, thenadd one.

the greatest“Those were the ___cookies I've evereaten!”Add a letter beforethe last letter.

someone that bothers youChange the firstletter.

to put up for others to see“Let's ___ our sign on the door.”Change the vowel.

you smell with thispart of your body Change the first letter.

to stand still to haveyour picture madeChange the lastletter.

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ice cream might beserved in thisTake away the first two letters,then add one.

a type of candy stick“I bought a red andwhite candy ___ atthe store.”Change the firstvowel.

able to do“We ___ go to thepark after school.”Take away the lastletter.

the sun can turn skinthis colorChange the firstletter.

this can hold waterand fishAdd a letter to the end.

another word for chatChange the third letter.

“I used a ___ to hang my picture onthe board.”Change the thirdletter.

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a very high slope“We walked up a ___ hill.”Change the second letter.

you take one at atime when you walkTake away a vowel.

opposite of goChange the vowel.

the highest point of a mountainTake away the first letter.

a panRearrange theletters.

an animal that has abeard and eats grass Add a vowel beforethe last letter.

past tense of get“I ___ and A on mytest.”Change the firstletter.

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to locate somethingthat is lostChange the firstletter.

feeling well“I was sick yesterday,but I feel ___ today.”Change the last letter.

a long, straight mark“Write your name onthe ___.”Change the firstletter.

short for aloneChange the firstvowel.

near the bottom ofsomething“The water in the pool is ___.”Take away the lasttwo letters, thenadd one.

“Time to ___ out thecandles on the cake.”Add a letter afterthe first letter.

this is made of ribbonand put on gifts Change the first letter.

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what you do with your earsChange the firstletter.

this beats in yourchestAdd a letter to theend.

you draw and paint in this classTake away the first two letters.

you push thingsaround in this at thestoreAdd a letter to thebeginning.

an animal that meowsTake away thethird letter.

a baby bearChange the last letter.

another word for chopDad ___ the apple into small chunks.”Change the vowel.

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another word for thinChange the second letter.

to shut a door loudlyChange the vowel.

this sea animal has atop and bottom shell Change the firstletter.

to stuff something full“I saw him ___ thepapers into his bag.”Change the second letter.

tears fall from youreyes when you dothisTake away the lasttwo letters, thenadd one.

to travel on a planeChange the secondletter.

to cook with a pan ofhot oil Change the first letter.

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a place where pigsare keptTake away the first letter.

“I like to visit the puppies at the ___store.”Change the last letter.

“I helped mom makea ___ of spaghetti.”Change the vowel.

a pole used forholding a signAdd a letter beforethe last letter.

something that youcan't find is ___Change the firstletter.

another word for shut“Please come in and___ the door.”Add a letter to thebeginning.

if you come in last,you ___ the race Change the last letter.

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another word for boyTake away the first letter.

very angryChange the firstletter.

to put somethingtogether“I ___ a funny hat.”Add a letter to theend.

hair on the neck of a horseChange the thirdletter.

another word for aman or boyChange the thirdletter.

another word for grinAdd a letter to thebeginning.

a long distance Change the firstvowel.

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a sound“Please leave amessage after the___.”Add a letter to thebeginning.

another word for rockAdd a letter to thebeginning.

a place to buygroceriesChange the next to last letter.

to have ripped a piece of paperTake away the first letter.

you have one big ___ on each footTake away thethird letter.

this number comesafter oneRearrange theletters. to pull something

behind you“Please help me ___these leaves to thestreet.” Change the last letter.

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a place in a town forpeople to enjoy and playTake away the first letter.

a sign or line writtenon paper“She used the pen to___ on my paper.”Change the firstletter.

a female horseChange the last letter.

opposite of femaleChange the thirdletter.

used to measure thedistance a car goes Change the firstvowel.

this can be startedwith a matchChange the thirdletter.

a folder used to holdpapersChange the firstletter.

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opposite of beginTake away thefirst three letters.

home to a bear orlionRearrange the letters.

this many toes areon your feetChange the firstletter.

the light brown color of someanimalsChange thevowel.

a metal containerthat holds foodChange the firstletter.

another word forfriendChange the lastletter.

a flat pot used for frying foodChange the firstletter.

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the same as“Your hat looks ___my hat.”Change the firstletter.

a large pond“They had boat raceson the ___.”Change the firstvowel.

to walk with a limpChange the thirdletter.

a baby sheepChange the last letter.

you can do scienceexperiments in thisroomTake away thethird letter.

an automobileChange the lastletter.

another word for taxiChange the firstletter.

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time that has gone by“The Pilgrims lived inthe ___.”Change the firstletter.

a problem“My baby brother canbe a ___ at times.”Change the vowel.

animals that peopleown and take care ofRearrange theletters.

another word forallowsChange the firstletter.

many thingsChange the vowel.

opposite of fastChange the lastletter.

a slit“Put your quarter inthe coin ___.”Rearrange theletters.

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you do this with abookChange the firstletter.

the color of strawberriesTake away the second vowel.

to remove something“We've triedeverything to get ___ of the mice.”Change the vowel.

break into“Mice ____ ourkitchen every night.”Add a vowel afterthe first letter.

past tense of pay“I got ___ for rakingleaves.”Change the firstletter.

people get this cut off their headChange the firstletter.

two of a kindChange the last letter.

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used for sitting“Take a ___ on thesofa.”Add a letter to thebeginning.

a group of things thatbelong together“This paintbrush goeswith my paint ___.”Take away the second vowel.

opposite of standChange the vowel.

a place to wash dishesTake away the last letter, then add two.

to blink only one eyeChange the firstletter.

another word for sipAdd a letter to thebeginning.

a place people go toice skateChange the firstletter.

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to touch somethingTake away the first two letters,then add one.

to let someone knowsomethingChange the firstletter.

another word for until“We won't start thegame ___ you gethere.”Change the vowel.

to lean to the side“They had to ___ the chair to get itthrough the door.”Change the last letter.

another word forwheelChange the thirdletter.

squares that cover afloorChange the last letter.

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past tense of fallChange the thirdletter.

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the front end of ashoeChange the last letter.

a female deerChange the firstletter.

a poodle or a hound is thisChange the last letter.

past tense of digChange the vowel.

a bird that quacksTake away the last letter, thenadd two.

vehicle used for moving big things“They used the pickup ___ to movethe washer.” Add a letter afterthe first letter.

to push in the ends of a bed cover“My grandma likes to___ me into bed atnight.”Change the firstletter.

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you wear a hat on this part of your bodyChange the firstletter.

to make somethinghotChange the last letter.

you do this to a drumChange the firstletter.

this is worn to hold up pantsChange the thirdletter.

another word for ascrewChange the vowel.

something you readChange the lastletter.

a cowboy wears thison his footChange the thirdletter.

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a group of things“Let's bake a ___ of cookies.”Change the firstletter.

you take a ___ to get cleanTake away the next to last letter.

a flying mammal thatlives in cavesTake away the lastletter.

a small amountChange the vowel.

to be the right size“This shirt is a perfect ___.”Change the firstletter.

this makes the lightthat comes from acandleAdd a vowel to the end. a type of evergreen

treeChange the last letter.

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to hit hard again andagain“I used a hammer to___ the nail into the wood.”Change the firstletter.

a small lakeTake away the second vowel.

green peas grow inthisTake away the third letter.

worn on each elbowand knee when rollerbladingChange the vowel.

to touch softly“I gave him a ___ onthe back.”Change the last letter.

a penny is round and___Add a letter afterthe first letter.

another word forchubbyChange the firstletter.

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a long, deep breaththat means a personis sad or tiredChange the firstletter.

another word for seeingAdd a letter to theend.

to take a seatTake away the twoletters before thelast letter.

another word for slapChange the first letter.

feeling more thanwarmChange the vowel.

opposite of highChange the firstletter.

a word used in agreeting“___ are you?” Change the last letter.

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leaves and branchesgrow on thisTake away thefirst and lastletters.

what you do withyour eyesTake away thefirst two letters,then add one.

“Please ___ thealarm clock for sixo'clock.”Change the lastletter.

soccer players try tokick the ball into thisChange the firstletter.

“Most cats do ___like to get wet.”Change the vowel.

to move your headup and downChange the lastletter.

another word forpoleChange the firstletter.

another word forstreetAdd a vowelbefore the last letter.

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what a dog’s tail doesTake away the lasttwo letters.

this shows the price of an itemChange the firstletter.

light brownChange the last letter.

this blows air to cool a roomChange the firstletter.

opposite of skinnyChange the last letter.

a small wagon with two wheels andhandlesAdd a letter beforethe last letter. a kitten grows up to

be thisChange the firstletter.

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a short, sharp cry“I heard a dog ___last night.”Change the firstletter.

to call outChange the last letter.

you use your nose to ___Take away the first letter, then add two.

another word for littleChange the vowel.

everythingTake away the first two letters.

another word for helpChange the last letter.

to be sick or hurtChange the secondletter.

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what you do when you sound out wordsTake away the first letter.

past tense of hasTake away the first two letters,then add one.

not goodChange the firstletter.

this is used to hit abaseballChange the last letter.

another word for shipAdd a vowel afterthe first letter.

a slice of bread thathas been bakedChange the firstletter.

another word for bragAdd a letter beforethe last letter.

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you hear with thisbody partTake away the first letter.

“___ you ready to go out and play?”Rearrange theletters.

not common“We saw a ___ panda at the zoo.” Add a letter to thebeginning.

not cookedTake away the lasttwo letters, thenadd one.

a line of things“We put all the chairsin a ___.” Change the vowel.

sound that a bearmakesAdd a letter to theend.

to get biggerAdd a letter to thebeginning.

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someone whoentertains guestsChange the last letter.

more than any other“We have the ___points.”Change the firstletter.

a word for have toChange the vowel.

another word for cupTake away the lasttwo letters, thenadd one.

a type of cart that canbe pulled by a horseAdd two letters tothe end.

an insectChange the first letter.

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this rings at thebeginning and endof schoolChange the firstletter.

a male cowChange thevowel.

another word forexceptTake away thelast two letters,then add one.

you use a knife todo thisChange the firstletter.

the color of the skyTake away thefirst letter, thenadd two

a signalChange the lastletter.

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another word for achairAdd a letter to the end.

you can feel yourheart ___ in yourchestChange the firstletter.

to hit at something“I used thenewspaper to ___ the flies away.”Take away the firstvowel.

children might lie onthis to take a napChange the first letter.

the matching sock ina pair“I found the ___ tomy red striped sock!”Add a vowel to the end.

people might gofishing hereChange the firstletter.

to fix a meal“Will you help me ___ lunch?”Change the thirdletter.

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something you cansee and touch is thisChange the last letter.

breakfast, lunch, ordinnerChange the first letter.

food that comes from animalsChange the lastletter.

a grain used to makebread and cerealTake away the first letter, then add two.

a word used to ask aquestion“___ time is it?”Take away the first vowel.

to put words on paperChange the secondletter.

opposite of blackChange the vowel,then add a vowel to the end.

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past tense of win“My brother's baseball team ___the last game.”Change the lastletter.

to come in first in a contestChange thevowel.

a bird uses this to flyAdd letter to theend.

to make music with your voiceChange the first letter.

you wear a ring on thisChange the first letter.

a person who singsAdd two letters to the end.

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to allowTake away thelast three letters.

very much“I like pepperonipizza a whole ___.”Change thevowel.

coffee can be made in thisChange the firstletter.

a small bedChange the firstletter.

a type of fishChange the lastletter.

letters are puttogether to makethisChange the firstletter. the wire between a

lamp and its plugAdd a letterbefore the last letter.

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to dig up plants orweedsTake away the first letter.

opposite of coldChange the last letter.

you can wear a rain____ to keep yourhead dryChange the vowel.

to tell on someone“Please don't ___ onme about the brokenchair.”Change the first letter.

another word forspeed“She spoke at such afast ___, I couldn'tunderstand her. ”Add a vowel to the end.

another word forshoestringChange the firstletter.

a contest to see whoruns the fastestChange the thirdletter.

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the sign you use in an addition problemChange the lastletter.

this has many seatsand takes people allaround a cityTake away the first two letters,then add one.

another word forbesides“Everyone ___ Jimhas put away theirthings.”Change the last letter.

baseball players swing thisChange the vowel.

you do this with fruitChange the firstletter.

a sweet fruit withfuzzy skinAdd a letter to thebeginning. every one

“___ person can have one cookie.”Take away the last letter, then add two.

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another word for tinyTake away the first three letters,then add one.

opposite of dryChange the last letter.

go for“I’ll ___ your coat for you.”Change the firstletter.

another word forstomachChange the vowel.

not inChange the firstletter.

the number afterthreeAdd a letter to thebeginning.

something thatbelongs to us“That is ___ poster on the wall.”Change the last letter.

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another word forlistenAdd a letter to the beginning.

a long-eared animalthat looks like a rabbitRearrange the letters.

to challenge someone“I ___ you to jump off the high dive!”Change the first letter.

not on timeChange the firstletter.

the day of the monthor yearChange the thirdletter.

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to bother someone“I like to ___ my sister.”Change the lastletter.

“My lunch is in apaper ___.”Change the vowel.

you can throw andcatch thisTake away the last letter, thenadd two.

a shopping center Change the first letter.

a baby is this sizeAdd a letter at the beginning.

opposite of buyTake away the second letter.

an odor or scent“I love the ____ ofroses.”Change the vowel.

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a tree branchTake away the first letter.

a green fruit that looks like a lemonChange the last letter.

used to tell how far a plane fliesRearrange theletters.

myselfTake away the twomiddle letters.

another word for girl“___ helped me clean up the spill.”Take away the first letter, thenadd two.

we get wood from thisTake away the first letter, thenadd two.

look at“Can I ___ yourpicture?”Change the second letter.

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thread is wrappedaround thisTake away the first letter, thenadd two.

you eat soup with thisChange the last letter.

in a short time“I will be back ___.”Take away the second letter.

what a boy is to hisparentsTake away a vowel.

a piece of groundwith grass growing on itChange the last letter.

another word for chillyChange the first letter.

past tense of sell“He ___ the car lastnight.”Add a letter beforethe last letter.

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a place where shipsdockTake away the lastletter, thenchange the firstletter.

some people do thisif they don’t get their own wayChange the thirdletter.

how you move milkfrom the jug to a cup“Please ___ my milkin this cup.Change the lastletter.

something thatbelongs to me andyou“We put ___ plants in the sunlight.”Take away the first letter.

opposite direction of northAdd a letter to the beginning and end.

opposite of inChange the last letter.

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the string used toopen and close blindsChange the lastletter.

send this to wishsomeone a happybirthdayChange the vowel.

used to carry thingsin the storeChange the lastletter.

a tiger is this kind ofanimalTake away the third letter.

you can wipe yourfeet on this small rug Change the firstletter.

a type of bread“I like ___ bread better than whitebread.”Take away the first letter, then add two.

ham is this kind offoodAdd a vowel afterthe first letter.

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to have the mostpoints at the end of a gameTake away thelast three letters.

fish use this to helpthem swimChange the firstletter.

one who really likesa person, sport, ormusic“I’m a big ___ ofthe Harry Potterbooks.”Change thevowel.

some drinks come in this“The man gave me a ___ of soda.”Change the firstletter.

another word forfamilyAdd a letter afterthe first letter.

a window is made of thisChange the firstletter. a group of students

who learn togetherTake away the last letter, thenadd two.

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boys grow up to betheseAdd a letter to theend.

the number after nineChange the first letter.

a very heavy weightChange the vowel.

“Put the lid ___ thebox.”Take away the firstletter.

a word used to givesomeone a choice“Do you want milk___ juice?”Change the last letter.

something thatbelongs to all of usAdd a letterbetween the firstand last letters.

something thatbelongs to youAdd a letter to thebeginning.

not me“___ can take the first turn.”Take away the lastletter.

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pine tree seeds growinside this“I found a pine ___on our nature walk.”Take away the first two letters,then add one.

to deal with “Mom had to ___with two crying kids at bedtime.”Change the thirdletter.

to be sad and gloomyChange the firstletter.

sometimes called afreckleChange the thirdletter.

not a femaleChange the firstvowel.

you dial the phone to ___ a friendChange the firstletter.

an indoor shoppingcenterChange the last letter.

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to heat food for amealTake away thelast two letters.

you use your eyesto ___ at a picture Change the firstletter.

you use a key toopen a ___Change the third letter.

to touch with thetongue“My dog likes to ___ my face.”Change thevowel.

you take medicinewhen you feel thiswayChange the firstletter.

drink that comesfrom cowsChange the firstletter.

a silkworm spins itscocoon with thisChange the thirdletter.

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a fish uses this tobreatheChange the thirdletter.

people take this medicine with water Change the first letter.

another word for tugChange the vowel.

to lay something downTake away the lasttwo letters, then add one.

“This ___ of tea ishot.”Change the vowel.

to write very quicklyChange the first letter.

another word for happinessChange the last letter.

not a girlChange the first letter.

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a long wooden seatfound at the parkTake away thefirst two letters,then add one.

a lot“I have a ___ ofbooks at home.” Change thevowel.

the bread that a hot dog is put inTake away thelast two letters.

opposite of sellChange the lastletter.

another word forinlet“Many ships dock inthe San Francisco___.”Change the vowel.

opposite of nightChange the firstletter.

opposite of wetChange the second letter.

to cook somethingin oilChange the firstletter.

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me, you, andothers“The dentist gaveall of ___ sometoothpaste.”Take away thefirst four letters.

opposite of downChange the lastletter.

some people drinktea in thisAdd a letter tothe beginning.

a police officerChange thevowel.

to let something fallTake away thefirst letter, thenadd two.

a funny circus performerTake away thefirst two letters,then add two. to die in water

Take away thelast letter, thenadd two.

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something that has a sharp tasteChange the firstvowel.

to tear somethingoff with your teethTake away thethird and last letters.

a short time“Can we sit andrest a ___?” Take away thelast letter.

a peach seedChange the firstletter.

an animal that aperson feeds andtakes care ofChange thevowel.

more than goodand betterChange the firstletter. a bug or animal that

bothers youAdd a letterbefore the lastletter.

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a train rolls on thisChange the vowel.

to draw on top of the lines of a letterChange the last letter.

a shoestringTake away the first two letters,then add one.

opposite of earlyChange the thirdletter.

to shred cheese intosmall piecesTake away the first letter, thenadd two.

to do something special for someoneChange the firstletter. another word for

fantasticRearrange theletters.

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a set of things neededto make something“I got a magic ___ for my birthday.” Take away the lastletter.

a deep hole in thegroundChange the first letter.

“I helped make apumpkin ___ forThanksgiving.” Change the last letter.

you do this to yourshoelacesChange the first letter.

small wooden pegthat holds a golf ball Change the firstvowel.

apples grow on this Add a letter afterthe first letter.

to do your best“I always ___ to write neatly.”Take away the lasttwo letters, thenadd one.

birds flap their wingsto do thisTake away the firsttwo letters, thenadd two.

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“I wear a watchon this arm and a chain on my___ arm.”Take away thefirst two letters.

this place“Will you be ___tonight?” Take away thefirst two letters,then add avowel to theend.

to give someonea jobChange thefirst vowel.

use a bat to ___ a ballTake away thelast two letters,then add one.

“I ___ at theround table inclass.”Change thefirst letter.

not a brotherChange thethird letter.

someone who sitsAdd threeletters to theend.

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to wiggle aroundTake away thenext to last letter.

a type of bird Change the firstletter.

finished Change the thirdletter.

a musical noteChange the firstletter.

2,000 pounds Take away the last letter.

to turn brown orbrowner in thesunlightChange the vowel.

the black, gooeystuff used to makeroads Change the lastletter.

a famous actor orsingerAdd a letter to the beginning.

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the price of something Take away thefirst threeletters.

to touch with yourhand Add a letter tothe end.

the back part ofyour footChange the firstletter.

to make someonewellChange the thirdletter.

to become hot“I'm waiting for this cold room to___ up.”Change the lastletter.

“Do you want hotcoffee or ___?”Rearrange theletters.

to chew andswallow foodTake away thefirst letter.

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something you drinkfromChange thesecond letter.

“We are all in Mr. Rowe's ___ atschool.”Change the firstletter.

a sea animal with atop and bottom shellTake away the last two letters,then add one.

a male sheepTake away the first two letters,then add one.

the outer edge of acup or plateChange the vowel.

not cheerful“The speaker looked___ when he entered the room.”Add a letter to the beginning.

another word forsmileChange the lastletter.

the color of grassTake away thevowel, then addtwo vowels.

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a splinter“I had a ___ of glass stuck in my foot.”Rearrange theletters.

opposite of dieTake away thefirst and lastletters.

opposite of hateChange the firstvowel.

to go somewhereelse to liveChange the firstletter.

a furry animal thatdigs undergroundChange the third letter.

yellow metal usedin rings andnecklacesChange the firstletter.

to shape clayChange the lastletter.

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baby birds make this soundTake away thefirst two letters,then add one.

a lot of energy Take away avowel.

animals are sold at a ___ store Change the lastletter.

a light touchChange the vowel.

to tell on someoneChange the firstletter.

to rank or judgesomething“How does our team___ against otherteams?” Add a vowel to the end.

tool used to sweepup leavesChange the thirdletter.

to stop sleeping Change the firstletter.

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Dinner's Ready, page 9bite, bit, hit, hat, fat, eat

Inside Out, page 10in, fin, fan, fat, cat, cut, out

Color Change, page 11red, bed, bet, pet, pit, pin, pink

Animal Enemies, page 12dog, dot, pot, pop, top, tap, cap, cat

Air Travel, page 13plane, plan, pan, pen, men, met, jet

A Matter of Size, page 14big, bit, bill, ball, mall, small

Around the Clock, page 15tick, sick, sack, rack, rock, tock

Family Ties, page 16mom, mop, top, tap, tan, man, mad, dad

Fun on a Bun, page 17hot, lot, let, pet, pit, pig, dig, dog

Opposites Attract, page 18fat, fit, hit, his, this, thin

Sweet Sounds, page 19ear, eat, rat, ran, rang, ring

Give a Dog a Bone, page 20tail, sail, said, sad, bad, bag, wag

Here to There, page 21walk, wall, fall, full, fun, run

Get Well Soon, page 22ill, pill, hill, sill, silk, sick

In the Can, page 23trash, crash, cash, cast, cat, can

America's Pastime, page 24base, case, care, bare, bale, ball

Hop to It!, page 25frog, jog, jug, tug, tag, tad, toad

On the Playground, page 26sit, hit, hat, had, hand, sand, stand

Fur Facts, page 27hair, hail, fail, fall, ball, bald

Ship Shape, page 28ship, slip, slap, sap, sat, set, sea

Pail Problem, page 29pail, tail, tall, tale, sale, pale

Fancy Footwear, page 30sock, rock, row, how, show, shoe

In the Doghouse, page 31dog, hog, hag, bag, bar, barn, bark

Counting Up, page 32few, dew, den, men, man, many

Personality Change, page 33good, gold, cold, bold, bald, bad

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Frosty Fun, page 34snow, now, how, hot, hit, white

Warm and Cozy, page 35burn, born, bore, wore, wire, fire

Under the Stars, page 36tent, ten, tan, ran, ram, ramp, camp

Baby Animals, page 37kitten, kite, bite, bit, pit, put, pup

Wildlife, page 38bird, bid, bit, fit, fist, fish

Raise Your Voice, page 39talk, tack, tick, pick, pink, sink, sing

One More, page 40five, hive, hide, hid, hip, sip, six

Little Piggies, page 41nine, dine, dune, tune, tone, ton, ten

Winter Wear, page 42hand, land, lane, lone, love, glove

Candlelight, page 43fire, hire, hare, fare, fame, flame

Eyeglass Holders, page 44ear, eat, pat, past, post, pose, nose

Top to Bottom, page 45head, lead, leap, lap, tap, top, toe

End of the Day, page 46work, worm, warm, way, lay, play

Finish Line, page 47first, fist, mist, most, lost, last

Dressing Up, page 48shirt, dirt, dart, part, pant, pants

Childhood, page 49child, mild, mile, file, fill, kill, kid

Shopping Spree, page 50store, tore, toe, toy, boy, buy

Surprise!, page 51skin, kin, in, on, ton, tone, bone

Stormy Days, page 52rain, ran, fan, far, for, four, pour

Under Construction, page 53hammer, ham, dam, mad, maid, mail, nail

Car Trip, page 54car, cat, cut, nut, not, hot, hat, has, gas

Climbing Limbs, page 55arm, harm, ham, hum, hug, bug, beg, leg

Express Mail, page 56stamp, star, stair, pair, pail, mail

City Living, page 57window, win, won, Don, do, door

Let's Go Fishing, page 58duck, luck, lick, sick, sink, sill, bill

Blastoff!, page 59now, not, hot, hat, hate, late, later

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Feathered Friends, page 60duck, luck, lock, lost, lose, loose, goose

In the Attic, page 61this, his, hit, sit, sat, rat, hat, that

Ride Sharing, page 62bus, bun, run, rug, rag, ran, rain, train

Midday Meal, page 63meal, real, reach, beach, bench, bunch,lunch

Different Tastes, page 64love, lose, lost, host, hot, hat, hate

The Whole Story, page 65start, part, past, pant, ant, and, end

Utensils, page 66spoon, spot, pot, port, pork, fork

Share a Sip, page 67some, home, hoe, hot, hat, hall, all

Tutti Fruity, page 68apple, ape, pea, pear, peace, peach

Happy Birthday, page 69present, sent, set, let, lit, lift, gift

New and Not-So-New, page 70new, now, how, hoe, hole, hold, old

Growing Things, page 71ranch, ran, fan, fun, fur, far, farm

Lesson Learned, page 72hen, ten, tent, dent, den, deck, check,chick

Simon Says, page 73jump, pump, pup, cup, cap, can, tan, stand

In the Water, page 74float, flat, fat, sat, sack, sick, sink

Home, Sweet Home, page 75house, mouse, moose, loose, lose, hose,home

Quick Wit, page 76brain, rain, ran, pan, pin, pink, think

Sky Scrapers, page 77green, teen, seen, sun, Sue, glue, blue

Cool Treat, page 78ice, dice, dime, time, tame, team, cream

All Wet, page 79cloud, clod, rod, rot, rat, ran, rain

Take a Seat, page 80table, tale, tall, tail, hail, hair, chair

Woodsman, page 81tree, bee, see, seep, seed, weed, wood

Bucket Brigade, page 82bucket, buck, but, bit, bait, bail, pail

Finders Keepers, page 83lost, post, pot, pod, pond, pound, found

Note This, page 84paper, ape, tape, tap, pat, pet, pen

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Gardening, page 85dig, big, bag, bar, car, cart, dart, dirt

Up We Go!, page 86stone, store, stare, star, stack, tack, rack,rock

Daily Journey, page 87school, tool, too, moo, mop, mope, hope,home

In the Kitchen, page 88grate, rate, ate, eat, beat, treat, great

Deep Sea Divers, page 89shark, bark, bar, war, was, wash, wish, fish

Snow Day, page 90rain, ran, tan, ton, tow, how, show, snow

Good Books, page 91book, look, lock, rock, rack, race, rage, page

Getting There, page 92up, pup, cup, cop, cow, tow, town, down

Seasoning Selection, page 93pepper, pep, pet, pit, sit, sat, salt

Stars and Stripes, page 94flag, bag, bar, bare, bore, more, mole, pole

Neigh-bors, page 95pony, phony, phone, done, dose, hose,horse

Furry Friends, page 96hamster, ham, had, head, hear, tear, tea,pea, pet

Toy Store, page 97toy, boy, buy, but, bull, full, dull, doll

Transportation, page 98ship, shop, mop, cop, cap, can, cane, plane

Score!, page 99foot, fool, pool, pot, pat, mat, mall, ball

Country Living, page 100farm, harm, hard, card, car, care, bare, barn

Fun for Everyone, page 101us, bus, but, bat, hat, ham, hem, them

On the Job, page 102job, cob, cab, car, care, core, cork, work

Around Town, page 103stop, step, pest, nest, net, not, got, go

Time Flies, page 104time, tame, tale, talk, tack, tock, lock, clock

And the Winner Is . . ., page 105lose, dose, done dine, mine, mind, wind,win

Line Up!, page 106front, from, mom, mop, map, man, ban,bank, back

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Cross-Country, page 107east, fast, feast, beast, best, test, rest, west

Beautiful Day, page 108sun, fun, fur, far, fare, fire, fine, shine

Good Scents, page 109smell, bell, bet, best, pest, post, pose, nose

On the Line, page 110phone, cone, cane, can, tan, tank, tack, talk

Meadow Friends, page 111sheep, steep, step, stop, top, pot, got, goat

Gentle Breeze, page 112wind, find, fine, line, lone, low, bow, blow

Big and Cuddly, page 113bear, hear, heart, art, cart, cat, cut, cub

All in a Day, page 114swim, slim, slam, clam, cram, cry, fry, fly

Open Wide!, page 115open, pen, pet, pot, post, lost, lose, close

Feelings, page 116glad, lad, mad, made, mane, male, mile,smile

Perfect Pair, page 117one, tone, stone, store, tore, toe, tow, two

Fireworks, page 118spark, park, mark, mare, male, mile, file,fire

Friendship, page 119friend, end, den, ten, tan, can, pan, pal

On the Move, page 120bike, like, lake, lame, lamb, lab, cab, car

Pace Yourself, page 121fast, past, pest, pets, lets, lots, slot, slow

Barbershop, page 122head, read, red, rid, raid, paid, pair, hair

Hungry!, page 123eat, seat, set, sit, sink, wink, rink, drink

Car Trouble, page 124wheel, feel, fell, tell, till, tilt, tile, tire

Need a Lift?, page 125tow, toe, doe, dog, dug, duck, tuck, truck

Bookworm, page 126read, head, heat, beat, belt, bolt, boot, book

A Little Light, page 127match, batch, bath, bat, bit, fit, fir, fire

Heads or Tails?, page 128round, pound, pond, pod, pad, pat, fat, flat

Peaks and Valleys, page 129high, sigh, sight, sit, hit, hot, how, low

Go, Go, Go, page 130street, tree, see, set, net, not, nod, rod, road

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Blooms on Wheels, page 131wagon, wag, tag, tan, fan, fat, cat, cart

Life Saver, page 132help, yelp, yell, smell, small, all, ail, aid

Bread and Butter, page 133bread, read, had, bad, bat, boat, boast, toast

Wild Noises, page 134bear, ear, are, rare, raw, row, grow, growl

Open-Air Ride, page 135horse, hose, host, most, must, mug, bug,buggy

In the Sky, page 136yellow, yell, bell, bull, but, cut, cue, blue

Sailing, page 137sea, seat, beat, bat, mat, mate, make, lake

School Days, page 138read, real, meal, meat, wheat, what, white,write

Toe-Tapping Tunes, page 139toe, woe, won, win, wing, sing, singer,finger

Wonderful Words, page 140letter, let, lot, pot, cot, cod, cord, word

On Your Feet, page 141shoe, hoe, hot, hat, rat, rate, race, lace

Just Peachy!, page 142plum, plus, bus, but, bat, eat, each, peach

More Is Better, page 143three, wee, wet, get, gut, out, our, four

Time's Up!, page 144early, ear, hear, hare, dare, date, late

Yard Sale, page 145buy, bug, bag, ball, mall, small, smell, sell

In the Tree, page 146climb, limb, lime, mile, me, she, see, tree

Brrrrr!, page 147cool, spool, spoon, soon, son, sod, sold,cold

Directions, page 148north, port, pout, pour, our, out, south

Time for Breakfast, page 149corn, cord, card, cart, cat, mat, meat, wheat

A Clear View, page 150window, win, fin, fan, can, clan, class, glass

Just for You, page 151me, men, ten, ton, on, or, our, your, you

Long Distance, page 152phone, cone, cope, mope, mole, male,mall, call

Tasty Treat, page 153cookie, cook, look, lock, lick, sick, silk, milk

A Bundle of Surprises, page 154girl, gill, pill, pull, put, pot, jot, joy, boy

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Fried Snacks, page 155French, bench, bunch, bun, buy, bay, day,dry, fry

Under the Big Top, page 156circus, us, up, cup, cop, drop, drown, clown

Better and Better, page 157better, bitter, bite, bit, pit, pet, pest, best

Boo!, page 158trick, track, trace, lace, late, grate, great,treat

Up, Up and Away, page 159kite, kit, pit, pie, tie, tee, tree, try, fly

My Family, page 160brother, other, here, hire, hit, sit, sitter, sister

On the Set, page 161movie, move, dove, done, tone, ton, tan,tar, star

Coffee Break, page 162coffee, fee, feel, heel, heal, heat, eat, tea

Greener Pastures, page 163grass, glass, class, clam, ram, rim, grim,grin, green

Medal Winners, page 164silver, sliver, live, love, move, mole, mold,gold

Sleepytime, page 165sleep, peep, pep, pet, pat, rat, rate, rake,wake

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