A word hunt gives children a reason to read the same word in two places. Teach them to find a picture card, read its word, and copy it beside the matching picture on their recording sheet.
At a glance
Start with four visible cards and offer a seated version with the same reading task.
1. Pick familiar words
Choose a few words the class recently practiced. Review them on the board and tell students how many cards to find.
2. Show one full trip
Find a card, point to its word, and read it. Find the matching picture on the recording page and write the word beside it.
3. Place cards where everyone can reach
Keep cards at a comfortable height and away from crowded areas. Offer the same cards in a tray for children who prefer to work seated.
4. Check one copied word
Ask the child to compare their word with the card, letter by letter. Give them time to make a correction after checking.
5. Reread away from the pictures
Show one word by itself at the end. Have students read or match it so you can see what they recall without the hunt.
A classroom example
In a fictional group, Sol copies a word beside the wrong picture. His teacher has him point to the picture on the card and then find it on the page. Sol moves the word and rereads it.
Companion printable
The 10-page PDF includes eight editable cards, a linked Word Board, two recording-page styles, and teacher directions.
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