Each unit in Spell and Write, Kindergarten is built around a short-vowel word family. A story introduces three word-family spelling words. The spelling words are practiced on a variety of ways in eight spelling and writing activity pages. The short vowel families in Spell and Write, Kindergarten are - at, -op, -in, -un, -en, -an, -ot, -ig, -et, -ed, -ug, and - it. Each unit ends with a Test Your Skills assessment page. Students take a spelling test and answer questions about the spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills presented in the unit. Parents have awonderful opportunity to support what happens in the classroom, inspiring their child's desire to learn. Skill Sharpeners Spell and Write includes 12 units of meaningful skill practice at home. Each unit is based on a fun theme and includes: a story or article, a spelling list, spelling activities, grammar and; punctuation exercises, writing skills, and test practice. Each unit ends with an assessment where questions are presented in a standardized test format, giving students important test-taking practice.