Letter P word Scramble puzzle worksheet

Letter P word Scramble puzzle worksheet activity

Letter P Word Scramble Worksheet

Hey teachers! Here's a no-prep word scramble I use with my first graders when we focus on the letter P. This 2-page printable has 24 P words ranging from simple ("pan", "pet") to more challenging ("pencil", "picture") - perfect for differentiating.

Why I made this:
Last week, my kids were struggling with P blends, so I put together this mix of:

• Easy 3-letter words (pig, pen)

• Common sight words (play, please)

• Longer vocabulary words (purple, pumpkin)

How we use it:

• Morning work while I take attendance

• Literacy centers with magnetic letters

• Partner activity - who can solve the most?

• Homework for extra practice

What's included:

• Page 1: 24 scrambled P words (clean layout with big spaces)

• Page 2: Answer key (because who has time to unscramble "porcupine" during recess duty?)

Pro tip:
Have students:

1. Circle words that start with "pl"

2. Draw their favorite P word

3. Write sentences with 3 scrambled words

Sample words:

• Simple: pot, pop

• Medium: pizza, party

• Challenge: pajamas, porcupine

Format: PDF (2 pages) ready to print

Why it works:

• Gives instant letter P practice

• Self-checking with the answer sheet

• Works for K-2 depending on word choices