10 Low Prep Word Work Activities For K 1

Word work is an important piece of the “learning to read” puzzle. For a long time, I struggled with wanting my word work options to be engaging and hands-on, but also low-prep. Over the years I came up with several word work options that meet all of my qualifications: engaging and standards-based, hands-on, and low-prep. Read about some of my fave options to use in small groups (as quick word work warm ups) and literacy centers below.