Contractions, Puzzles and Printables

Make learning contractions fun, hands-on, and effective with this all-in-one contractions resource bundle! Designed to boost grammar skills through play and practice, this bundle includes contraction puzzles, printables, flashcards, and a high-energy “I Have, Who Has” game. Perfect for literacy centres, small groups, whole-class instruction, and independent work, this set provides multiple ways for students to explore and master contractions.

Contractions “I Have, Who Has” Game

Bring excitement into your grammar block with this fast-paced, interactive contraction game. Your students will love reading aloud and listening closely as they search for their matching contraction pair. Use it as a whole-class activity or a partner game to build fluency and confidence.

What’s included:

• 3 complete sets with different contraction groups
• Easy-to-follow instructions (you can start with any card!)
• 3 printing options:
• Black & white (copy onto colored card to save ink)
• Part color
• Full color

Contractions Printables & Flashcards

Support your students as they work through the more challenging parts of contractions with engaging, purposeful printables. These activities allow students to practice contractions in context and explore how contractions are formed.

This section includes:

Flashcards to build recognition and assist with printable tasks, activities such as:

• Writing sentences
• Completing missing word tasks
• Combining words to form contractions
• Exploring contraction components
• Cut-and-glue activities (5 sets)
• Roll and cover games (8 sets)
• Ladybug-themed tasks (4 sets)
• Contraction Bonds (apple, cat, egg, flower, heart, and pumpkin themes)

Flashcards can be printed in black and white or on colored cardstock for added visual appeal.

Contractions Puzzle Set One

Get your students thinking critically with this engaging contraction puzzle set. Matching two words to form a contraction encourages careful reading and reinforces word structure knowledge.

Included in this set:

• Puzzle-style cards with visual support
• Ideal for centres, pair work, or early finishers
• 3 print options:
• Black and white (great for colored card)
• Part color
• Full color

Contractions Puzzle Set Two

Take contraction learning a step further with this second puzzle set. These puzzles build on Set One, offering new contraction pairs and a chance to deepen understanding through play-based learning.

This pack features:

• New contraction combinations to explore
• Real-life photos of the cards in use for reference
• Three print options:
• Ink-saving version
• Part color
• Full color

Why Teachers Love This Bundle:

This contractions bundle saves planning time and keeps your grammar lessons fresh, interactive, and differentiated. With games, printables, puzzles, and visual tools, students stay engaged and develop a solid understanding of how contractions work in both reading and writing.

PLEASE NOTE:

This resource is for personal use in one classroom only. If you’d like to share it with colleagues or across multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses.

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