Each row pairs a picture with a traceable word outline — good for handwriting confidence
and linking sound to print. Use in a centre rotation: trace, say the word, then cover the
letters and try from memory. Pairs naturally with flashcards from the same list.
A4 · tracing
Picture and word rows for Short Vowel a
One picture per row next to the word in dotted outline to trace.
Words in this worksheet
- cat
- rat
- sat
- fat
- mat
- hat
- bag
- cap
- nap
- fan
- ran
- ram
- jam
- yam
- dam
- man
- can
- pan
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