FLOSS Rule Word Puzzles are an easy to prep and fun way for students to practice reading and spelling words with bonus letters! Students will have tons of fun putting together puzzles with words that follow the FLOSS rule ending in -ff, -ll, -ss, and -zz. This activity can be used to support small group instruction, collaborative learning, or as an independent literacy center. This multisensory activity is aligned with the Orton-Gillingham approach and may be used to supplement intensive reading instruction and reading interventions such as Wilson Reading, Fundations, SPIRE, and more. This resource is included in the Brain-Based Phonics - FLOSS Rule Bundle What's Included in this FLOSS Rule Word Puzzles Set? ⭐ 24 Word Puzzles ⭐ Student Response Sheet ⭐ Sorting Headers - Sort each puzzle by ending sound (-ff, -ll, -ss, -zz) ⭐ Teacher Guide ⭐ Answer Key Ways to Use Phonics Puzzles in Your Classroom: ✅ Use as an engaging, low-prep literacy center ✅ Use as a quick and fun word work warm-up in your small group reading instruction ✅ Use as an effortless way to take data and monitor student reading progress ✅ Use as part of a choice board anchor activity to provide students with choices about how to practice their decoding skills What is the FLOSS Rule? The FLOSS Rule is a spelling rule for one-syllable words with short vowel sounds. When a one-syllable word with a short vowel ends with the /f/, /l/, /s/, or /z/ sound, it is spelled with a double f, l, s, and z. Some programs refer to this rule as FLSZ or as "bonus letters". How Does this FLOSS Rule Activity Align with Reading Intervention Programs? Orton-Gillingham - Level 1 Wilson Reading System - Step 1.4 Fundations - Level 1, Unit 4 SPIRE - Level 2 Barton Reading - Level 3, Lesson 5 Other FLOSS Rule Activities You May Love: ❤️ FLOSS Rule Interactive Notebook and Poster Pack ❤️ FLOSS Rule Board Game - Flight of the Tooth Fairies! ❤️ FLOSS Rule Clip Cards ❤️ FLOSS Rule Read and Cover Activity | Print Version ❤️ FLOSS Rule Word Cards and Picture Cards Set ❤️ FLOSS Rule/Bonus Letters - Write and Wipe Activity Common Core State Standards Alignment: RF.1.3b What Other Teachers are Saying About FLOSS Rule Word Puzzles: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Love these to help reinforce the FLOSS rule I teach with my FUNdations lessons!" - Jessica S. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Exactly what I was looking for! I plan on using it for some students who need more practice with the FLSS rule!" - Emily I. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Great way to help kids learn the FLOSS Rule!" - Karri H. ☀️ Want in on exclusive follower freebies, news about brand new products, and the lowdown on upcoming sales? Follow my shop by clicking on the green star above. ✨