Word Box (Direct ◉)

Practice with a word box for 10-15 minutes a few times a week.

As students advance, move to words with blends ( flag ) and digraphs ( ship ).

Ask the student to say the word and count each sound. word box

Have the student draw the correct number of boxes below the picture.

Word boxes are more than just a spelling exercise—they are a way to give students the confidence to break down and master any word they encounter. If you'd like to try this out, I can help you: to start with Practice with a word box for 10-15 minutes

between phonemes and letters in more detail Find free, printable Word Box templates

After placing letters, students blend them back together to read the word. Have the student draw the correct number of

Using word boxes is simple and can be done with a blank template or simply drawn on a whiteboard.