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Vowel Matching CVC Words

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Vowel Matching CVC Words

Colorful vowels A, E, I, O, U with pictures

🎯 Part 1: Match the Vowel Sound

Instructions: Say each word out loud. Listen for the vowel sound. Draw a line to match each picture word to its vowel sound. Color each vowel a different color!

cat 🐱
bed 🛏️
pig 🐷
dog 🐕
cup
a (as in apple)
e (as in egg)
i (as in igloo)
o (as in octopus)
u (as in umbrella)

✏️ Part 2: Fill in the Missing Vowel

Instructions: Say each word out loud. Write the missing vowel in the blank. Trace over each vowel 3 times with your finger before writing!

1. c___t (What sound do you hear in the middle?)
2. b___d (Say it slowly: b-e-d)
3. p___g (What vowel makes the /i/ sound?)
4. d___g (Listen for the middle sound)
5. c___p (What vowel do you hear?)

🌟 Part 3: Vowel Detective Challenge

Instructions: Circle ALL the words that have the same vowel sound as the first word. Say each word out loud to help you!

6. hat - Find words with the same /a/ sound:

bat

bet

mat

pot

7. pen - Find words with the same /e/ sound:

ten

pin

red

run

8. Extension Challenge: Write your own CVC word for each vowel:

a: _________    e: _________    i: _________    o: _________    u: _________

📋 Success Checklist

I can:

Say each CVC word clearly

Hear the vowel sound in the middle

Match vowel sounds to letters

Write the correct vowel

Multisensory Tips: ✋ Tap each sound, 👁️ Look at mouth shapes, 🎨 Color-code vowels, 🗣️ Say sounds aloud

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