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Phonics: Consonant Digraph Kn (Silent K)

Use these worksheets to make sure your students are familiar with the silent k that goes along with the kn digraph. Words include knife, knot, knit, knob, knock, know, knee, and many more.

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Color, trace, and write the kn- words on this printable worksheet. The words are: know, knit, knock, and kneel.
1st through 3rd Grades
aTrace & Write: Kn- Words
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Look at the pictures and fill in the missing letters to complete the kn- words. Then write the words on the lines below.
1st through 3rd Grades
aMissing Letters (Silent-K Words)
Color the pictures that show words starting with kn-. The words all start with the same sound, so students will need to be familiar with the silent k.
1st through 3rd Grades
aColor the Kn- Words
Complete each sentence with the best word from the word box. Pictures are included alongside each kn- word.
1st through 3rd Grades
aSentences With Kn- Words
Use the pictures to choose the correct kn- words from the top of the page. Write the words on the primary lines below the pictures.
1st through 3rd Grades
aWords with Kn-
Fill in the blanks with letters to create the missing kn- word in each sentence.
1st through 3rd Grades
aFill In the Blanks: Kn- Words
Draw lines to match the pictures to the correct silent-k words. Words include knob, knit, knot, kneel, and knight.
1st through 3rd Grades
aPicture-Word Match (Kn- Words)
Challenge your students to think of as many kn- words as they can. They can write them on the primary lines provided and add more on the back of the page if necessary.
1st through 3rd Grades
aBrainstorm: Kn Words
This word web has space for students to write six kn- words. Pictures give them clues to three possible responses.
1st through 3rd Grades
aWord Web: Kn Words

Flashcards, Slider, Word Wheel

Help your students review words with the silent k, such as knob, knock, knuckle, knack, knapsack, knowledge, and more, with this set of flashcards
1st through 3rd Grades
aPhonics Flashcards: Kn Words
The words on this word slider are knot, knee, knife, knock, knit, kneel, know, knuckle, knight, and knead.
1st through 3rd Grades
aWord Slider (Kn- Words)
Put together and spin the word wheel to practice reading silent k words such as know, knead, knight, knee, and more.
1st through 3rd Grades
aWord Wheel (Kn- Words)

Cut & Paste Activities

Build the words know and knight with the letters from the bottom of this printout. Glue them in the correct order under each picture.
1st through 3rd Grades
aBuild-A-Word: Know & Knight
Cut out the letters at the bottom of the page and use them to build the two words shown by pictures on this printout. Glue the correct letters in place to spell the words.
1st through 3rd Grades
aBuild-A-Word: Knife & Knock
This silent letter mini book features several kn words with the silent k. Students can write the words, color the pictures, and put the book together.
1st through 3rd Grades
aSilent Letters Mini Book: kn-
Cut out the six kn- words at the bottom of the page. Then glue them to the correct picture on this printout.
1st through 3rd Grades
aKn- Words: Picture Matching Cut & Glue
Review words that have the kn- digraph with this phonics flip book. Words included are: knight, know, knee, and knock.
1st through 3rd Grades
aPhonics Flip Book: Kn- Words.
With this cut and glue activity, students will look at pictures that show words that start with the /n/ sound. They will have to determine whether each word begins with a silent k or simply the letter n.
1st through 3rd Grades
aWord Sort (Kn- Words)

Classroom Games & Activities

Use the cards in this printable file for a variety of different card games and activities involving kn- words.
1st through 3rd Grades
aSilent Kn- Card Game
Cut out the words and arrange them to spell sentences using at least one kn- word in each sentence. Then write the sentences on the lines provided.
1st through 3rd Grades
aLet's Make Sentences (Kn-)
Pull out the letter stampers and practice spelling each of the silent k words on this printout. Perfect for learning centers, this worksheet keeps students engaged while spelling out the words know, knit, knee, knob, and knife.
1st through 3rd Grades
aLetter Stampers (Kn- Words)
Have each of your students make a pennant by coloring in a picture and writing a kn- word on the lines below it. Then put the pennants on a piece of string or rope and display them in your classroom.
1st through 3rd Grades
aPennants: Kn- Words

Anchor Chart

The words on this anchor chart all have a silent k. The words included are: knife, knee, knot, know, knight, knob, knock, and knit.
1st through 3rd Grades
aKn- Anchor Chart

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