The /ft/ ending (found in words like “lift,” “soft,” and “raft”) is an important phonics pattern that helps young readers:
- Develop decoding skills for consonant clusters
- Improve spelling accuracy
- Build reading fluency
- Distinguish between similar endings (-ft vs. -ff)
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Special Features
✅ Early Reader Friendly – Clear fonts, visual cues
✅ Multisensory Approach – Tracing, building, sorting
✅ Differentiated Levels – Support to challenge
✅ Ready-to-Use – Print and implement immediately
Suggested Teaching Sequence
- Introduce the /ft/ sound with mouth formation visuals
- Model word building with manipulatives
- Practice with tracing/writing worksheets
- Reinforce through sorting games
- Apply in decodable sentences
- Assess with spelling and reading checks
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Bonus Teaching Tips
- Action words: Incorporate movements (lift arms, soft steps)
- Sound boxes: Use Elkonin boxes for phonemic awareness
- Word hunts: Find /ft/ words in classroom labels
- Rhyme time: Create silly /ft/ rhyming phrases
Final Thoughts
These /ft/ worksheets provide systematic, engaging practice for this important phonics pattern. The variety of activities ensures all learning styles are addressed while keeping phonics instruction fresh and effective.
