Sammy’s Scared

Worksheet Description

The “Sammy’s Scared” Word Ladders worksheet is a language puzzle where students begin with the word “bug” and must solve clues to change one letter at a time, forming a new word at each rung of the ladder. Each clue directs the student to modify a word by changing either its beginning or end sound, leading to a series of words that culminate in the type of comfort Sammy needs after seeing something scary. This sequence of word transformations is to be completed step by step, with each new word logically following from the previous one. The final word at the top of the ladder reveals the comfort that Sammy seeks.

This worksheet teaches students about phonemic awareness by requiring them to focus on the sounds that letters make within words. It reinforces spelling skills and pattern recognition, as students must carefully consider which letter to change to fulfill the criteria of each clue. Through these exercises, students are also encouraged to expand their vocabulary as they discover new words. Moreover, the worksheet helps children develop problem-solving skills as they interpret the clues to determine the necessary letter changes.