Word Families Sort: Short a

Become a fan of phonics practice with this short a word family sort! Early readers will cut out each CVC word at the bottom of the page, then sort it into the correct word family. Each word contains the short a sound and is a part of the -at, -an, or -ag word family.

Tailored toward kindergarteners and first graders, this hands-on activity will help reinforce the concept of word families. Once all words are sorted, learners can recognize that the words in each word family rhyme! This worksheet helps build phonological awareness among students, which is fundamental for learning to read.

Find the next worksheet in this series here: Word Families Sort: Short e. For more targeted short a practice, try Word Families Picture Sort: Short a.