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Short vowels are the sounds in the middle of words like cat, bed, pig, dog and bus. Hearing them is the key to reading three-letter words. These free short vowel worksheets practice short o, e, u and i, plus a read-and-match page.
What your child practices
- Hearing the middle sound in a word.
- Writing the vowel that matches.
- Reading short-vowel words and matching them to pictures.
The three free pages
- Short O and E: dog, fox, bed and pen.
- Short U and I: bus, sun, cup and pig.
- Read and Match: six words to connect with their pictures.
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CVC Words Worksheets and Activities
A set of CVC word worksheets and activities for centers or independent practice.
The five short vowel sounds
/a/ as in cat, /e/ as in bed, /i/ as in pig, /o/ as in dog, /u/ as in sun. Say them slowly together and notice how your mouth changes.
Tips
Stretch the word: "d-o-g." Then ask for the middle sound.
Short a first? Our CVC words worksheets include a short a page.
The free printables
Every PDF comes in US Letter and A4. Pick the size that matches your paper.
Want more practice?
Bigger paid packs we would pick when the free pages run out.
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CVC Words Worksheets and Activities
A set of CVC word worksheets and activities for centers or independent practice.
Elkonin Boxes CVC Words Worksheets
Sound boxes for CVC words: hear each sound, then spell the word.
