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Sight Word “under” Worksheet – Trace, Write and Find
“Under” tells us something is below: under the table, under the bed, under the sea. It is a perfect word for hide-and-seek.
What’s on the “under” worksheet
Read and trace “under”, write it alone, circle it among udder, order, wonder, thunder and end, then trace “Look under the rug.”
Prints on A4 or US Letter (choose “Fit to page”).
How to teach “under”
Clap un-der as two beats and sound out each part. The er at the end sounds like “uh”. Then hide toys under things and tell your child where to look: “It is under the chair.”
Sentences with “under”
- The cat is under the bed.
- Fish live under the sea.
- Look under the rug.
- We sat under a tree.
Game: Under the cup
Put three cups upside down on the table and hide a button under one. Mix them up. Your child points and says “It is under this cup” before lifting it. Write the sentence card first so they read it each time.
Practise next
Try “on” and “into” next: they are other position words you can act out.
Questions about “under”
Is under a sight word or a phonics word?
It can be sounded out in two parts, but it is on the primer list because it appears so often.
What is the opposite of under?
Over or on. Practise on and under together using a box and a toy.
More answers in the sight words FAQ.
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