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Word Family Unit (-ay Words)

This printable word family unit covers words that end with the letters -ay. There are many worksheets to choose from in this unit such as a matching game, reading slider, and more! List includes: pay, say, way, bay, clay, jay, and may.

Word Family Worksheets -ay

Worksheets

Print out this file, then cut and staple it to form a book. This mini-book has words that end with -ay.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Mini-Book (-ay) Word Families Worksheet
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This worksheet is all about the "-ay" word family. Complete all of the activities to practice reading, writing, and identifying -ay words.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Worksheet 1 (-ay Words) Free Word Families Worksheet
Write the -ay words on the lines that match the pictures, then color in the shaped on the left that contain words that end with -ay. On the bottom, color in the pictures that are -ay words.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Worksheet 2 (-ay Words) Word Families Worksheet
Cut along the dotted lines on the bottom to separate the words, then adhere them with a dab of glue below the matching illustration.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Cut and Glue (-ay) Word Families Worksheet
Students can use this worksheet to practice making sentences with "-ay" words. Have them cut out the cards and arrange them to form sentences. Then, they can write their sentences on the lined paper included with the worksheet.
Kindergarten to 2nd Grade
Make Sentences: Word Cards (-ay) Word Families Worksheet
Write in the missing letters for each word. Example: "o__ay" is "okay."
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Missing Letters (-ay) Word Families Worksheet
Have your class figure out the missing initial sounds for each -ay word.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Missing Initial Sounds (-ay) Word Families Worksheet
Color in the circles with the right letters to make the word. On the lines to the right, write in that word.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Color the Letters & Write (-ay) Word Families Worksheet
The pictures on the left will help students determine what -ay word needs to be found in the row of letters and then circle it.
1st Grade
Circle the Words (-ay) Word Families Worksheet
Have your class use this printable worksheet to write out different -ay words. The images will give hints to a few of the words and the blank ones are left up to the student to pick.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Word Web (-ay) Word Families Worksheet
Color the pictures, trace each of the
-ay words, and then write them on the lines.
1st Grade
Trace and Write (-ay) Word Families Worksheet
On this printable worksheet, primary-ruled lines are provided so your students can write down as many words that end with -ay as they can think of.
1st Grade
Brainstorm and Write (-ay) Word Families Worksheet
Use an ink pad and letter stampers to make these words: clay, spray, bay, way, and tray.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Letter Stampers Activity (-ay Words)  Word Families Worksheet
This mini-book features Kay Kay the young horse. There are many -ay words featured as well as words with the long-a sound.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Long-A Sound Mini-Book Minibooks Worksheet

Word Games

This printable, 2-player memory matching card game will have students recognizing and reading -ay words.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Memory Match Game (-ay) Word Families Worksheet
Use a pencil and a paperclip to create this word spinner containing words ending with -ay. Your students can play a few different games with it to practice reading, writing, and identifying -ay words.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Word Spinner (-ay) Word Families Worksheet

Word Slider, Flashcards, and Word Wheel

Slide the letter strip through the airplane-shaped word slider to make
-ay words.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Word Slider (-ay Words) Word Families Worksheet
This printable activity has flashcards with sixteen different words that end with -ay.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Flashcards (-ay) Word Families Worksheet
Print and cut out the word wheel and assemble it with a brass paper fastener. Spin the wheel and read the words. For best results, you will probably want to print this file on card stock paper.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Word Wheel (-ay Words) Phonics Worksheet

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Word Family Units (Complete List)

We have units for dozens of different word families, including: -ack, -all, -ail, -at, -ay, -eal, -eep, -ell, -est, -ick, -ip,
-ook, -ow, -ub, -uck, and -un.

Sample Worksheet Images

-ay Words Mini Book

Find the Words with -ay Worksheet

Make Sentences with -ay Words Activity

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