UN Word Family Handwriting Workbook
Free printable Foundation handwriting resource
Bun, fun, run and sun form this un word family workbook. Children read glossary meanings and example sentences, then practise all four spellings through grey tracing, dotted models and independent Foundation handwriting.
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 un ending with the groups on CVC Word Families Poster. For the individual letter movements used in bun and sun, select the relevant examples from Alphabet Letter Formation Worksheets A-Z.
About this un word family
Bun and sun have concrete meanings, run is an action, and fun describes enjoyment or something enjoyable. The four-entry glossary lets adults establish those differences before writing. Knowing how to pronounce fun does not mean a child can explain it without an example.
The u-n ending contains two different curved movements within the smaller-letter band. Keep u open at the top and n as a single arch. The first b in bun is taller than the rest of the word, while r and s begin lower.
What is included?
- 4 words: bun, fun, run, sun.
- 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 un word family
Read sun and bun, pointing to each sound and comparing the initial letters. Discuss a bun as food and the sun through the glossary picture. Ask children to read the words without relying on those pictures before starting to copy.
Demonstrate one group of the three handwriting strips. Move from grey models to dots and then copying from the black word. Check that the u and n remain distinguishable rather than becoming an unbroken row of curves.
Introduce run through an oral or toy example and ask what makes an activity fun. Keep any movement break separate from the seated writing task. After a short practice section, invite pupils to explain and read one word they have completed.
Meanings in the un word family glossary
bun
Meaning: A small round bread roll.
Example: I ate a bun for lunch.
fun
Meaning: Enjoyment or something enjoyable.
Example: The game is fun.
run
Meaning: To move quickly on foot.
Example: I can run to the gate.
sun
Meaning: The star that gives Earth light and warmth.
Example: The sun is in the sky.
Teaching and follow-up ideas
- Make an oral phrase such as a bun in the sun and identify both target words.
- Compare the curved movements of u and n using enlarged models.
- Ask a toy to run, then select run from the four word cards.
- Describe a fun activity without assuming everyone enjoys the same thing.
Support and challenge
Focus on sun and bun first if the action and enjoyment meanings need discussion. Practise u and n separately when their shapes merge. Extend by asking learners to compose an oral sentence containing run and fun, then write it together on separate paper.
Where this fits in learning
The un word family is a compact short-u set for pupils who know the relevant consonants. It supports a brief, focused lesson rather than a long copying session. Later, compare sun with sum or bun with bug to practise careful final-sound reading.
For further teacher reference when modelling the letter movements in bun and sun, 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
Does the booklet contain sentence-writing lines?
The practice sheet focuses on words. Sentences appear in the glossary as meaning examples; any additional sentence writing should be done on separate paper.
Which un word family spellings are practised?
bun, fun, run, sun. 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 bun 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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