AB Word Family Foldable Mini Books

Cab, jab, grab and other -ab words fill eight one-page foldable mini books: students dab and trace words, read and write them under pictures, then read short sentences that start with 'I can' and 'I see a'.
Year groups
Nursery–Reception (Early Years), Year 2 (Key Stage 1)
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Updated Oct 26, 2026

Subject
Phonics, Reading, Language Development, English
Topic
AB Words, AB Word Family
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Do you need a fun way to practise short a word family and phonics skills? These foldable books provide students with a fun and engaging way to practise and target word family and phonics skills. These mini books are great for independent reading practice and small group activities.

There are eight AB word family foldable books. Students will practise reading AB words, writing AB words and reading simple sentences with AB words. The books are differentiated to allow students on different levels to be successful.

Foldable Books Included:

  • * My AB Word Book (1 book) - Contains Mixed practice

  • * I Can Read AB Words with 3 words (2 books)

  • * I Can Read AB Words with 6 words (1 book)

  • * I Can Write AB Words (2 books)

  • * I Can Read (2 books)

These mini books allow students to practise reading, writing and identifying AB words in isolation as well as providing practice with reading words in the context of a sentence with the I Can Read books. Students will stay engaged with learning new words and will have a book to take home and review with parents.

Ways to Use:

  • * Independent Work

  • * Small Group Activity

  • * Early Finishers

  • * Homework

  • * Cover Plans

These foldable books provide an alternative way for students to practise the focus skill. These no prep books are an easy to use, print and go activity that can be used as early finishers, homework or cover plans.

Skills Assessed:

  • * Reading AB Words

  • * Writing AB Words

  • * Identifying AB Words


Since these mini books are foldable, no scissors, staples or glue is required to complete the books. Each book prints on a single page to allow teachers to save paper while providing ample practice of each AB word.

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