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AN Word Family Worksheets
These an word family worksheets help children read, build and write simple words ending in -an, such as can, fan, pan and van. They suit children aged 3 to 8 and are free to print for home or classroom practice.
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At a glance
- Ages: 3 to 8 years
- Skills: Word families, reading, spelling
- You need: Pencils, crayons and paper
- Time: 10 to 15 minutes per activity
What children practise
This set gives children repeated practice with the -an word family. Younger learners can match pictures to words, trace large letters and hear the ending sound in simple words. Older children can read short word lists, complete missing letters, sort rhyming words and write short sentences. The activities include familiar words such as can, fan, man, pan, ran, tan and van. Use these worksheets alongside Phonics Worksheets when your child needs a little more practice with short vowel word families.
Simple ways to use the worksheets
At home, begin by saying a word aloud and ask your child to stretch the sounds, such as c-a-n. Let your child point to the picture, choose the matching word and read it back to you. In class, place a few completed activities at a phonics centre or use one worksheet for a small group. Children can work with a partner to find words that rhyme with pan, then write their choices. Keep a small list of -an words on the board for children who need a visual reminder.
Helping with common mistakes
Children sometimes confuse the short a sound with short e, so they may read can as ken. Say both words slowly and ask your child to listen for the vowel in the middle. Some children also read only the first letter and guess the rest from the picture. Cover the picture briefly and encourage them to look at every letter. If spelling is difficult, give the ending an first, then ask your child to add the beginning sound. Keep the focus on hearing, blending and reading the whole word.
Lumi's tips
- Make it easier by saying the first sound and the ending an while your child points to or builds the word.
- Make it harder by asking your child to write a new -an word and use it in a short sentence.
- Keep it fun by finding -an words on signs, labels or books and making a quick word list together.
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What is the an word family?
The -an word family contains words with the same ending sound and spelling, such as can, fan, pan, ran and van. Children can use this pattern to read and spell new words.
What age should children use an word family worksheets?
They can suit children from about 3 to 8, depending on the activity. Younger children may trace and match, while older children can read, spell and write -an words in sentences.
How can I teach the -an word family at home?
Say a word slowly, help your child hear the beginning sound and blend it with an. Then read several -an words together and ask your child to sort, copy or use them in a sentence.
Can I download and print these worksheets?
Yes. Downloading requires a free EarlyActivity account. The files are PDFs for A4 and US Letter paper, and you can print them at Actual size, or 100%.
Which other phonics worksheets can I use with this set?
Try [Short A Worksheets](/worksheets/phonics/short-a-worksheets/) for more short a practice, or use beginning and ending sound activities to build the parts of each word.
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