Word Box – Authentic & Ultimate

Select a word containing only the letter-sound correspondences students have learned.

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 word box

It teaches students to segment or break apart the individual sounds in a word. Have the student run their finger under the

Have the student run their finger under the boxes to blend the sounds and read the full word. Tips for Success to be erased later.

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

For struggling readers, you can put a light pencil hint of the letter in the box, to be erased later.