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Short A sounds word search with words like ball, call, and fall for beginning readers.
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This 9-word word search focuses on the short A sound and word families for early readers in Grades K–2. Hidden words include all, ball, call, fall, and law, helping students recognize common patterns. Use it during phonics instruction, as a literacy center activity, or as a warm-up for word-family lessons.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Phonics
Grade Level:
K – 2nd Grade
Updated April 2026

Word List

  • ALL
  • BALL
  • CALL
  • DRAW
  • FALL
  • JAW
  • LAW
  • SMALL
  • TALK

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