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Rhyming Words -ug, -op, -at Cut and Paste Worksheet

In this rhyming words cut and paste worksheet, kids read six word cards and glue each one under -ug, -op or -at. A fun 1st grade word family page with an answer key.

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Description

This rhyming words cut and paste worksheet gives 1st grade readers a hands-on way to practice three short word families: -ug, -op and -at. Children read six printed word cards, listen for the ending chunk in each word, and glue every card into the family it rhymes with. Along the way they strengthen phonics, decoding and early reading fluency.

To use the page, kids first read the three family labels at the top. Then they cut out the six dashed cards at the bottom of the sheet: mop, cat, jug, top, rug and hat. Next they say each word aloud, find the family with the same ending, and paste the card into one of the two boxes under that label. This 1st grade rhyming worksheet works well for literacy centers, small reading groups, morning work or extra practice at home.

What’s Included

  • Three word family columns labeled -ug, -op and -at
  • Six big, easy-to-read word cards with dashed cut lines
  • Two paste boxes under each family label
  • A full answer key that shows where every card goes

Why It Helps Kids

First, sorting words by their rime teaches children to spot word chunks, so new words like plug or chop become easier to read. Second, cutting and gluing builds fine motor skills and keeps busy hands on task while kids read. Third, each card belongs to exactly one family, so students can check their own work and feel confident when every column is correct.

Ideas for Teachers and Parents

Before students cut, read each family label together and stretch out the sounds. When the rhyming words cut and paste worksheet is finished, invite children to name one more word for each family, such as bug, hop or bat, and draw it on the back. You can also reuse the cards for a quick rhyming match game or a word family sort in a pocket chart.

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