CVC -ig Word Family Worksheets with Reading and Writing
Age Group: 4–6 years No. of Pages: 7 Format: Printable PDF
These 7 printable pages help children aged 4–6 read and write CVC -ig words like big, pig, dig, wig, from unscrambling letters to reading a short story and answering questions.
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About This Worksheet
This reading and writing pack takes the -ig family a step further: spell the words, build sentences and read a short story.
Short, focused pages keep it manageable for early writers.
Activities in This Pack
There are seven activities in this -ig pack:
- CVC -ig word list (big, pig, dig, wig)
- Jumbled words: unscramble the letters and write each -ig word
- Circle the matching picture for each -ig word
- Sentence formation with -ig words
- Word search
- Read a short -ig story and fill in the blanks
- Reading comprehension questions about the story
Skills Your Child Practises
- Building sentences with -ig words
- Reading comprehension
- Visual scanning in the word search
- Handwriting
- Reading -ig words
- Spelling big, pig, dig and wig
How to Use This Worksheet
- Warm up by saying three -ig words and asking your child to write one.
- Use the word search as a short break between writing pages.
- Read the story twice: once for fun, once to find the missing words.
- Let your child answer the questions out loud first.
- Keep a list of the -ig words your child can now spell.
About the -ig Word Family
All -ig words share the short i sound, as in igloo. This pack practises reading and writing big, pig, dig and wig. For extra writing practice, ask your child to write two more -ig words, such as fig or jig, on scrap paper.
Write it together: copy the sentence “A big pig can dig.” and circle every -ig word.
What’s Next?
Next: CVC -in Word Family Worksheets for Preschool, the -in word family. For more, see all our CVC worksheets.
Where This Worksheet Fits
This pack is part of our short i CVC word families. For each family, start with the no-writing pack, then move on to reading and writing:
- -ig: No writing · Reading and writing (this pack)
- -in: No writing · Reading and writing
- -ip: No writing · Reading and writing
- -it: No writing · Reading and writing
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which -ig words will my child read and write?
The word list covers big, pig, dig and wig, and the later pages use -ig words in jumbled-letter puzzles, sentences and a short story.
How is this different from the no-writing -ig pack?
The no-writing pack only asks children to point, circle and match. This pack adds spelling, sentence building, a short story and comprehension questions, so it is best done after the no-writing pack.
How can I help my child spell -ig words?
Say the word slowly, one sound at a time, and write each sound as you hear it: b-i-g. Then change only the first letter to spell the next -ig word.
How many pages are in the -ig reading and writing pack?
There are 7 printable pages. You need a printer and a pencil.
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