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Word Family Unit (-est Words)

This word family unit contains words that end in -est. Nest, test, best, vest, rest, chest, pest, and west are the words featured in this unit. Try out our printable word wheels, reading sliders, flashcards, and more!

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Worksheet 1 (-est Words)  FREE 
Have your class complete each of the four sections to this worksheet to practice with the -est word family.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
aWorksheet 1 (-est Words)
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Worksheet 2 (-est Words)
Color in the pictures of -est words at the bottom of this page. Write the word ending with -est on the lines below the pictures and then color in the ovals containing -est words.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
aWorksheet 2 (-est Words)
Cut and Glue (-est)
Attach each word to the corresponding picture by using a small amount of glue.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
aCut and Glue (-est)
Make Sentences: Word Cards (-est)
Make sentences with words from the "-est" word family using these cards. On the lines, practice writing your sentences.
Kindergarten to 2nd Grade
aMake Sentences: Word Cards (-est)
Missing Letters (-est)
Look at the pictures for a hint and then have your class write in the missing letter for each word.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
aMissing Letters (-est)
Missing Initial Sounds (-est)
Identify the missing first letters for each word ending with -est. Next, write the word on the lines below it.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
aMissing Initial Sounds (-est)
Color the Letters & Write (-est)
Fill in the circles to make the word for the picture and then write out the word completely on the primary-ruled lines to the right.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
aColor the Letters & Write (-est)
Circle the Word (-est)
For each row of jumbled letters, find and circle the -est word shown in the picture.
1st Grade
aCircle the Word (-est)
Word Web (-est)
Think of some -est words on this word web. There are images of a treasure chest, a nest, and a vest to use as hints.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
aWord Web (-est)
Trace and Write (-est)
Color the pictures on the left side of the page, then trace along the dotted lines of each word, and then write out the words on the lines to the right side of the page.
1st Grade
aTrace and Write (-est)
Brainstorm and Write (-est)
Write up to 8 different -est words on this worksheet.
1st Grade
aBrainstorm and Write (-est)
Letter Stampers Activity (-est Words)
Children can use letter stampers and an ink pad to make the following words: rest, best, nest, test, and west.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
aLetter Stampers Activity (-est Words)

Word Games

Memory Match Game (-est)
Students take turns finding pairs of matching -est words in this 2-player memory card game.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
aMemory Match Game (-est)
Word Spinner (-est)
This word spinner can be created to use for lots of different activities. Words on the spinner include: rest, chest, west, test, nest, pest, guest, and best.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
aWord Spinner (-est)

Word Slider, Flashcards, and Word Wheel

Word Slider (-est Words)
Cut out the ladybug and weave the letter strip through the middle. Slide the strip up and down to see words in the -est word family.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
aWord Slider (-est Words)
Flashcards (-est)
Use these printable flashcards for practicing word family words, learning games, or word family scavenger hunts.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
aFlashcards (-est)
Word Wheel (-est Words)
Cut out the wheel and assemble with paper fasteners. Spin to reveal words. Read the words pest, nest, chest, best, west, vest, test, and rest.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
aWord Wheel (-est Words)

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