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Word Factory: Word families: -at, -ig, -op and more

A word machine drops a letter in front of a family like -at, -ig or -op. Kids decide if it made a real word or a silly one, make a word they hear, sort words into families and read them.

  • GradesKindergarten, 1st grade
  • Levels5, from “Real or silly?” to “Fill the belt”
  • A roundAbout 10 questions, a few minutes
  • PriceWith any plan, from $7.99 a month
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A round of Word Factory on a phone

How Word Factory works

The 5 levels

  1. Real or silly?
  2. Make it
  3. Which family?
  4. Read it
  5. Fill the belt

What it lines up with in school

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher.

RF.K.2.E
Swap sounds in simple words to make new words.
RF.K.3.D
Tell similarly spelled words apart by the letters that differ.
RF.1.3.B
Read regularly spelled one-syllable words.

Practice it at home

Questions about Word Factory

What grade is Word Factory for?
Kindergarten and 1st grade. It’s a word families game with 5 levels that move up when your kid is ready.
Which standards does Word Factory cover?
It lines up with Common Core reading and writing RF.K.2.E, RF.K.3.D and RF.1.3.B. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher for the exact match.
Does my kid need to read to play Word Factory?
No. Every question is read aloud, so kids who are still learning to read can play on their own.
How long is a round of Word Factory?
About 10 questions, a few minutes. Nine right on the first try and the next round is a level harder; a tough round steps back one.
Is Word Factory free?
It comes with every plan, from $7.99 a month, with a 7-day free trial. Number Garden and Gator Compare are free.

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