Task box card maker

Reading cards that fit a 4 by 6 photo case

Make reading cards for task boxes. Each card is 4 by 6 inches, the size of a photo case, and holds one small job: read a word and clip its picture, build the word for a picture, or clip the first sound. A label card tells the child what to do.

Words that have a picture (755): press one to add it
Pick a design

Now: . Hundreds of designs to choose from.

Choose each part yourself

To keep a copy, choose “Save as PDF” as the printer. What you type stays on your device: it is not sent to us and not saved.

Your worksheet:

How to make your worksheet

  1. Choose the job: read and clip, build the word, or first sound.
  2. Pick a ready word set, or type your own words.
  3. Choose how many cards, and add the label card for the box.
  4. Print, cut out the cards and put them in a box with clips or letter tiles.

The reading skill

Each card asks for one thing: sound out a word, hear the first sound, or spell a short word. A child can work through a box alone and you can see at a glance what was done.

What goes in the box

For the clip cards, add clothespins or counters. For build the word, add letter tiles, magnetic letters or a dry-erase pen.

Words that can be sounded out

The ready sets are our checked word lists. A picture is used only when a child would name it with that word.

Good questions

Do the cards fit a photo case?

Yes. Cards are 4 by 6 inches, two on a page. With a page border or the tip line they print a little smaller.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Turn on “Answer key page”.

Can I use my own words?

Yes. Choose “Type your own words” at the top of the word list and type them. What you type stays on your device.

Is it free?

Yes, with no sign-up and no limit.

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