OB Word Family Handwriting Workbook
Free printable Foundation handwriting resource
Explore cob, hob, job, rob and sob in this ob word family workbook. The glossary explains unfamiliar nouns and actions before one Foundation handwriting sheet practises the shared short-o ending.
Preview what is inside
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Use the arrows or dots to see the front cover, one glossary page and one handwriting sheet. The two inside-page previews are watermarked; download the PDF for clean printable pages.
Compare the ob ending with the groups on CVC Word Families Poster. For the individual letter movements used in cob and sob, select the relevant examples from Alphabet Letter Formation Worksheets A-Z.
About this ob word family
Cob and hob may need direct explanation, while job, rob and sob are best introduced in sentences. A job can be a task; sob describes crying, and rob means stealing from someone or somewhere. Discuss those meanings calmly through the printed examples.
The final b has a tall stem and rounded lower part. Initial j descends below the baseline, whereas c, r and s mainly occupy the smaller-letter area. Repeating o-b after these different starts helps children notice both the stable ending and the changing first movement.
What is included?
- 5 words: cob, hob, job, rob, sob.
- 1 picture-glossary page with meanings and example sentences.
- 1 handwriting sheet using grey models, dotted letters and independent copying space.
- 6 PDF pages in total: front cover, instructions, glossary, handwriting sheets and two terms pages.
How to use this ob word family
Begin with cob and identify the meaning shown in the glossary. Blend the sounds, then compare job by changing the first letter. Read the full new word before asking what it means.
Model a closed o followed by a correctly oriented b. Trace the grey strip, follow the dots and copy from the black example. Check the b stem height and leave a clear space before repeating the word.
Use an ordinary classroom task to explain job. Read the sob sentence without asking children to share upsetting experiences. Explain rob as a word in a story and distinguish learning its meaning from approving the action.
Meanings in the ob word family glossary
cob
Meaning: The firm middle part of an ear of corn.
Example: Corn grows on a cob.
hob
Meaning: The top part of a cooker where pans stand.
Example: An adult put the pan on the hob.
job
Meaning: Work or a task to do.
Example: My job is to water the plant.
rob
Meaning: To steal from a person or place.
Example: It is wrong to rob people.
sob
Meaning: To cry with short gasping breaths.
Example: The sad child began to sob.
Teaching and follow-up ideas
- Name a small classroom job and identify the target word in an oral sentence.
- Use a kitchen photograph to explain hob without taking learners near a hot surface.
- Compare j in job with h in hob for descending and ascending strokes.
- Read cob and sob from word cards after discussing their different meanings.
Support and challenge
Start with cob and job if hob is unfamiliar. Rehearse b separately when it is reversed. Challenge pupils to give a clear oral example of a job that is not paid employment.
Where this fits in learning
The ob word family combines short-o reading with vocabulary that benefits from adult explanation. Introduce the relevant initial sounds first. Once secure, compare job and jog to make the final consonant carry useful information.
For further teacher reference when modelling the letter movements in cob and sob, NSW Education collects handwriting sequences and advice on formation, posture and pencil grasp. These are background teaching resources, not a claim that this booklet follows a particular syllabus: NSW handwriting teaching resources.
Resource licence
Free for personal, homeschool or single-classroom use under the terms included in the PDF. Resale, redistribution and uploading the file to another website are not permitted.
Questions about this workbook
How should rob and sob be introduced?
Use the neutral glossary definitions and fictional example sentences. Children do not need to describe personal experiences to understand or practise these words.
Which ob word family spellings are practised?
cob, hob, job, rob, sob. The glossary gives a meaning and sentence for every entry.
What is in the downloadable PDF?
There are 6 pages altogether: a front cover, one instruction page, 1 glossary page(s), 1 handwriting sheet(s) and two terms pages.
What handwriting style does this edition use?
Foundation letterforms, with grey models and dotted tracing followed by copying into ruled space.
Can I use cob on its own?
Yes. Choose the word group that matches your lesson and leave the others for another session. Read its glossary meaning and example first.
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