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Free Meet the -at Family (K-1)

Grades K-1 ELA
RF.K.2.D RF.K.3.A RF.1.2.B RF.1.2.C RF.1.3.B

Worksheet 1: Meet the -at Family

Introduction to the -at Word Family • Standards: RF.K.2.D, RF.K.3.A
Name: Date:
Directions: The -at family is a group of words that all end with the same sound: -at. Let’s meet the family!

The -at Family

cat     bat     hat     mat     rat     sat


Problems 1–4: Look at the picture. Trace the word. Say it aloud.

1. [Picture: cat]

Trace: c - a - t →

Say it: /c/ /a/ /t/ →

2. [Picture: bat]

Trace: b - a - t →

Say it: /b/ /a/ /t/ →

3. [Picture: hat]

Trace: h - a - t →

Say it: /h/ /a/ /t/ →

4. [Picture: mat]

Trace: m - a - t →

Say it: /m/ /a/ /t/ →


Problems 5–6: Sound boxes. Say each sound and write the letter in the box.

5. cat

Beginning SoundMiddle SoundEnding Sound

6. hat

Beginning SoundMiddle SoundEnding Sound

Problems 7–8: Circle the word that rhymes with “cat.”

7. Circle the rhyming word:

    dog         hat         run

8. Circle the rhyming word:

    mat         pig         cup


Problems 9–10: Write the word.

9. [Picture: rat]

Write the word:

10. [Picture: sat — person sitting]

Write the word:

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