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Free CVC word cards

40 short words to read, one sound at a time, with a sound button under every sound.

7 pages · PDF · US Letter · Ages 4–6

What’s inside

  • 40 word cards in five short-vowel groups (a, e, i, o, u), 8 per page
  • A sound button under every sound: a dot for each sound your child says
  • A colored band for each vowel group, so the cards are easy to sort
  • A page of games to play with the cards

Who it’s for

  • Children who know a handful of letter sounds and are ready to read whole words
  • Parents who want a quick, five-minute reading game for the evening
  • Early-years teachers looking for a small-group set

Goes with our guides on CVC words and how to teach blending.