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Vowel Sound Recognition Worksheet

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Vowel Sound Recognition Worksheet

Colorful vowels A E I O U with friendly faces

🎵 Part 1: Listen and Circle the Vowel Sound

Instructions: Have someone read each word aloud. Listen carefully and circle the vowel sound you hear.

1. cat - Which vowel sound do you hear?

A (sounds like /ă/)

E (sounds like /ĕ/)

I (sounds like /ĭ/)

2. bed - Which vowel sound do you hear?

A (sounds like /ă/)

E (sounds like /ĕ/)

O (sounds like /ŏ/)

3. pig - Which vowel sound do you hear?

I (sounds like /ĭ/)

O (sounds like /ŏ/)

U (sounds like /ŭ/)

4. dog - Which vowel sound do you hear?

E (sounds like /ĕ/)

I (sounds like /ĭ/)

O (sounds like /ŏ/)

🖼️ Part 2: Match Pictures to Vowel Sounds

Instructions: Look at each picture. Say the word out loud. Write the vowel letter that makes the sound you hear.

🍎 (apple) → ____
🥚 (egg) → ____
🐟 (fish) → ____
🐸 (frog) → ____
☂️ (umbrella) → ____
Vowel Bank:
A - E - I - O - U
Use each vowel once!

✏️ Part 3: Fill in the Missing Vowels

Instructions: Read each sentence. Fill in the missing vowel to complete each word.

1. The c__t sat on the mat.

Hint: This animal says "meow"

2. I have a r__d ball.

Hint: This is a color

3. The b__g is very small.

Hint: This is a tiny insect

4. Mom made s__p for lunch.

Hint: This is something warm you eat with a spoon

🌟 Challenge for Advanced Learners:

5. Write your own sentence using a word with each vowel sound:

💭 Reflection:

6. Which vowel sound was easiest for you to hear? Which was hardest?

📋 Success Criteria Checklist

Check off what you can do:

I can name all five vowels: A, E, I, O, U

I can hear vowel sounds in spoken words

I can match pictures to their vowel sounds

I can fill in missing vowels in words

📚 Dyslexia-Friendly Note: If letters look jumbled, try covering part of the page with paper or ask someone to read the words aloud while you follow along.

🎯 Multisensory Tips: Trace each vowel in the air with your finger while saying its sound. Clap once for each vowel you hear in a word!

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