Short Vowel Words and CVC Words

Teach the building blocks of reading with our Short Vowel Words and CVC Words collection. These worksheets help students master the simplest, most powerful sounds in English. Perfect for early readers, each activity turns short vowel practice into fun, hands-on learning.

Inside, you’ll find decodable worksheets, word lists, and phonics games that make short vowels easy to learn. Students will learn to sound out words like cat, hop, and sun. These are the foundation for fluent reading. Each lesson is easy to teach, follows The Science of Reading, and builds real confidence.

Whether you’re a classroom teacher or homeschool parent, these CVC word materials fit seamlessly into any phonics routine. They’re structured, simple, and proven! Start here, where real reading begins—with short vowel success stories every day.