Let's solve this fun "Read, Find, & Color" activity step by step!
Instructions Recap:
- Read the words below.
- Find and color the picture that matches each word ending in
"-an".
- Mark the words with an
"x" as you find their matching pictures.
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Words to Find:
1. can
2. fan
3. van
4. man
5. pan
6. ran
We need to match each of these words to a picture in the grid and then:
- Color the picture
- Put an
"x" next to the word
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Step 1: Analyze the Pictures
Here are the images in the box:
1.
Bat – This is a bat (animal), not related to any "-an" word.
2.
Fan – A small electric fan → matches "
fan"
3.
Jar – Labeled "JAR" → not "-an", but it’s a jar. Wait — is it a "can"? No, it says "JAR".
4.
Van – A small delivery van → matches "
van"
5.
Flag – A flag with a design → doesn't match any "-an" word
6.
Running boy – A child running → matches "
ran" (past tense of "run")
7.
Sleeping cat – Not directly related
8.
Can – A soda or drink can → matches "
can"
9.
Man – An older man with glasses → matches "
man"
10.
Pan – A frying pan → matches "
pan"
11.
Hat – A cowboy-style hat → not relevant
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Now Match Each Word to Its Picture:
| Word | Matching Picture | Found? |
|------|------------------|--------|
|
can | The drink can (bottom row, center) |
✔ |
|
fan | The electric fan (top right) |
✔ |
|
van | The vehicle (left side) |
✔ |
|
man | The old man with glasses (bottom left) |
✔ |
|
pan | The frying pan (bottom row, right) |
✔ |
|
ran | The running boy (right side, middle) |
✔ |
✔ All six words have corresponding pictures!
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Final Steps:
-
Color the following pictures:
- The
drink can
- The
electric fan
- The
van
- The
old man
- The
frying pan
- The
running boy
-
Mark with an "x" next to each word:
- ☐ can →
x
- ☐ fan →
x
- ☐ van →
x
- ☐ man →
x
- ☐ pan →
x
- ☐ ran →
x
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✔ Solution Summary:
You should:
-
Color the pictures of:
- Can
- Fan
- Van
- Man
- Pan
- Running boy (for "ran")
-
Put an "x" next to all six words.
> 💡 Note: Even though "jar" is in the image, it does
not end in "-an", so it's not part of this activity.
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This activity helps children practice
word recognition,
phonics (-an sound), and
visual matching — perfect for early readers! 🎨📚
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of word families worksheet kindergarten.
