Spelling Word Scramble

Spelling Word Scramble

Oh no! The letters are all mixed up—can you fix them?

This fun and engaging worksheet is designed to help young learners strengthen their spelling, phonics, and word recognition skills. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary students, this activity turns word practice into a playful puzzle that builds confidence and literacy skills.

Purpose:

This worksheet helps children:

• Practice spelling simple words

• Strengthen phonics and decoding skills

• Improve visual word recognition

• Develop problem-solving and critical thinking

• Build vocabulary in an interactive format

Activities:

• Identify and unscramble jumbled letters to form a real word

• Sound out the letters to help decode the correct word

• Write the unscrambled word neatly in the space provided

• Optional: Match words to pictures or draw a picture for each word

Materials Needed:

• Pencil or marker

• Optional: Crayons or colored pencils (for drawing or coloring)

Worksheet Specifications:

• Page Size: 8.5″ x 11″ (Letter Size)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Difficulty Level: Beginner-friendly (ideal for ages 4–7)

• Format: Printable and easy to use in the classroom or at home

Instructions for Use:

Part 1: Unscramble the Word

1. Look at the scrambled letters provided (e.g., tac).

2. Say the sounds of each letter out loud.

3. Rearrange the letters to form a correct word (cat).

4. Write the correct word neatly in the space next to the scrambled version.

Part 2: Extend the Learning

1. Read each unscrambled word aloud.

2. Try using the word in a sentence.

3. Optional: Draw a picture of the word to reinforce meaning.

This worksheet is a great way to make spelling practice feel like a game. By solving word scrambles, students enhance their literacy skills, boost confidence, and have fun while learning!