Word family · 5 words
-ig
- Age
- Ages 3–11
- Skill
- Phonics · Reading
- Format
- Interactive
Before the lesson
Draw the big pig digging as the class blends — a silly picture makes the short 'i' stick where repetition alone won't.
Blend the sounds
Tap the first sound, then the family ending, then press Blend to hear them slide into one word.
Word 1 of 5
Sort the sounds
Read the word. Does it belong with -ig or with -og? Tap its basket.
1 of 8
log
Printable worksheet
Match pictures to words, fill in the missing letters, read and circle — one page, answer key at the bottom.
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Worksheet
-ig Word Family Worksheet for Kids
Printable -ig word family worksheet: match pictures to words, fill in the missing letter (pig, big, dig…) and circle the -ig words. Answer key included.
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