Find something whose name starts with the sound /b/. Say it out loud.
write or draw it here
Rhyme Hunt
Find something that rhymes with "cat." Can you make a silly rhyme too?
real word + your silly rhyme
Blend Hunt
Find something whose name starts with two consonants together — like "st," "cl," or "fr."
write the word, circle the blend
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Look for Words
Short Vowel Hunt
Find a book, label, or sign. Spot a word with a short vowel sound. Tap each sound on your fingers.
write the word
Magic E Hunt
Find a word with a silent E at the end — like "cake" or "bike." Cover the E. Does the vowel change?
word + where you found it
Sight Word Sprint
Open a book. How many of these can you spot on one page?
theandwasshetheysaidhavehe
I found ___ words
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Create with Words
Word Builder
Pick any object nearby. Write its name, then change one letter to make a brand new word.
word: _______ becomes: _______
Silly Sentence
Use three words you found today to write the most ridiculous sentence you can.
read it back in your most dramatic voice
Best Word Award
What was your favorite word from today? Why did you pick it?
because...
For grown-ups:Let your child lead the searching. Celebrate what they notice. There are no wrong answers on the lines. The science of reading lives inside everyday things — a cereal box, a street sign, a rhyme that makes you both laugh. That is where this hunt lives too. More at readplayatelier.com.