PDF Word Ladders 1-2 Grade

Name Read the clues, then write the words. Start at the bottom and climb to the top.

a head that has no hair Change the last letter.

5

this is kicked around in a soccer game 4

Change the first letter.

the season when leaves drop off the trees Change the third letter.

3

to not pass a test 2


small balls of ice that fall from the sky Change the last letter.

1

h a i r 27


another word for ocean

Change the last letter.

6

5

things that go together, like a ___ of tools Change the vowel.

past tense of sit “He ___ in the chair.” Change the last letter.

4

a sticky liquid that comes from trees 3

Take away the second letter.

to hit with your hand Change the vowel. 2

to slide on something slippery 1

s h i p 28

Change the second letter.


light in color “Joe's face turned ___ when he saw the snake.”

5


4

when something can be bought, it is for ___ Change the first letter.

another word for story

“The teacher read a fairy ___ to us.”

3


opposite of short 2

Change the third letter.

a dog wags this Change the first letter.

1

p a i l 29

Contents Welcome to Word Ladders! . . . 6

Frosty Frosty Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Farm Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Warm Warm and Cozy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Dinner's Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Under the the Stars . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 .36

Inside Inside Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Baby Animals Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Color Color Change Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 .11

Wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Animal Enemies . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Raise Your Voice Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Air Travel Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

One More More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

A Matter of Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Little Little Piggi Piggies es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Around the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Winter Wear Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Family Ties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Candleligh Candlelightt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Fun on a Bun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Eyeglass Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Opposites Attract . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Top to Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Sweet Sweet Sound Soundss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 .19

End of the Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Give a Dog a Bone . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Finish Line Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Here to There . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Dressing Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Get Well Well Soon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 .22

Childhood Childhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 .49

In the Can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Shopping Shopping Spree . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

America's Pastime . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Surprise! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Hop to It! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Stormy Stormy Days Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

On the the Playgro Playground und . . . . . . . . . . .26

Under Constru Construction ction . . . . . . . . . . .53

Fur Fact Factss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 .27

Car Trip Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 .54

Ship Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Climbing Climbing Limbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 .55

Pail Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Express Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Fancy Footwea Footwearr . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 .30

City Living Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 .57

In the Doghouse Doghouse . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Let's Let's Go Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 .58

Counting Counting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Blastoff! Blastoff! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 .59

Personalit Personality y Change Change . . . . . . . . . . .33

Feathered Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . .60


you wear this on your foot Change the last letter.

5

4

the way something is done “I know ___ to ride a bike!”

Add a letter to the beginning.

3


a line of things “We sat in the front ___ of chairs.” 2

to move from side to side “I like to ___ the baby to sleep.” Change the first letter.

30

to put out for others to see “Let me ___ you my picture.”

1

s o c k

Take away the last two letters, then add one.


the sound a dog makes Change the last letter.

6

a place where farm animals live 5

a block of candy “Let's break this candy ___ in two.”

Add a letter to the end.

4


another word for sack 3


an ugly, old woman or witch Change the vowel.

2

a large pig 1


d o g 31


opposite of few Add a letter to the end.

5

a boy grows up to be this 4

Change the vowel.

a group with a man and others like him Change the first letter.

3

home to a fox or bear 2

tiny drops of water that form on grass at night Change the first letter.

1

f e w 32



opposite of good Take away the third letter.

5

a head that has been shaved 4

Change the vowel.

another word for brave

“She took a ___ step toward the big dog.”

3


opposite of hot 2


the yellow metal used in jewelry Change the third letter.

1

g o o d 33


the color of snow Add a letter to the beginning and end.

5

to punch something Change the vowel. 4

opposite of cold Change the last letter.

3

2


at this moment “The bus is here ___.” Take away the first letter.

1

s n o w 34

the way something is done “I know ___ to play the game.”


this burns wood Change the first letter.

5

4

a metal thread used to connect things “The ___ to my earphones is very long.” Change the first vowel.

past tense of wear “Todd ___ new shoes yesterday.”

3


2

not exciting, dull “This movie is a real ___.” Change the last letter.

your birthday falls on the day you were ___

1

Change the vowel.

b u r n 35


a place with tents Change the first letter.

6

5

Add a letter to the end.

a male sheep Change the last letter.

people in wheelchairs use this instead of stairs

4

3

kept going “The big truck ___ the red light.” Change the first letter.

a light brown color Change the vowel. 2

5+5 1

t e n t 36

Take away the last letter.


a baby dog Change the last letter.

6

5

to place something “She ___ the dish on the table.” Change the vowel.

another word for hole


4

3


to use your teeth to break off food Change the first letter.

to have torn food with your teeth “Pat ___ into the hot dog.”

2

a toy that you fly in the wind 1

k i t t e n

Take away one middle letter and the last letter. 37


an animal that has gills and scales Change the last letter.

5

a tightly closed hand “My heart is about the size of my ___.” 4

the right shape “The pieces ___ together to make a puzzle.”

Add a letter before the last letter.

3


just a little “Can I use a ___ of your paint?” 2

to offer a price for something “I ___ one dollar for that book.” Take away the third letter. 38

1

b i r d



“We ___ in our music class.” Change the last letter.

6

where you wash your hands 5


a color between red and white Change the third letter.

4

another word for choose 3

a small bug that lives on animals “I found a ___ on my dog today.”


2

Change the vowel.

another word for a pushpin 1


t a l k 39


this comes after five Change the last letter.

6

to take a small drink 5


the joint at the top of your leg Change the last letter.

4

past tense of hide 3

to keep out of sight “My dog likes to ___ his bone in the ground.”

2


bees live in this 1

f i v e 40




comes after nine Change the vowel.

6

5


a musical sound “Mom has a new ring ___ for her phone.” Change the first vowel.

very heavy “That elephant weighs over a ___!”

4

a song 3


a hill of sand Change the first vowel.

2

to eat 1


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PDF Word Ladders 1-2 Grade

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