Word Ladder: Top to Cup
A printable word ladder puzzle (top to cup) with picture hints. Kids change one letter at a time to climb from word to word; a yellow box marks the letter that changes. The answer key shows the full ladder: top > mop > map > cap > cup.
- Size
- US Letter (8.5 × 11 in), fits A4
- 2 pages: the worksheet and its answer key
- Level
- Kindergarten
- License
- Free for personal & classroom use
About this worksheet
A printable word ladder puzzle (top to cup) with picture hints. Kids change one letter at a time to climb from word to word; a yellow box marks the letter that changes. The answer key shows the full ladder: top > mop > map > cap > cup. It suits kindergarten, about ages 5 to 6, with large print and short, decodable words.
Tips for using it
- Read the clue first, then look at which letter has to change.
- Say the word with each possible new sound out loud until one makes sense.
- If a rung is hard, skip it and work back up from the next word.
Printing tips
Download the PDF and print at 100% (or “fit to page” on A4). Page 1 is the worksheet and page 2 is the answer key with the answers in red; print just page 1 if you want to keep the answers for checking. The PNG shows page 1 only. Free for personal, family and classroom use.
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