Description

Fun worksheet for preschool and kindergarten. Kids circle words with short vowel sounds. Simple instructions guide kids. Colorful pictures keep them engaged.

Phonics Detective: Find Short Vowel Sounds

This worksheet helps young readers focus on the vowel sound in the middle of words, turning guessing into active investigation.

Skills Your Child Will Build

• Visual Scanning: Look at the whole word, not just the first letter.
• Auditory Recall: Say the word to remember the vowel sound.
• Decision Making: Identify which words match the target vowel sound.
• Pattern Recognition: Notice short vowels usually appear in the middle of CVC words.

How to Guide Your Phonics Detective

Step 1: Teach the “Say and Check” Method

1. See the word: Look carefully.
2. Say the word: Stretch it slowly, e.g., “ffffffăăăănnnn”.
3. Check the middle sound: Circle the word if it matches the sound you’re hunting for.

Step 2: Model the Mission

Do the first few words together and think aloud: “Let’s find the short ‘a’ sound. ‘b-a-g’ → ‘băăăg’. I hear /ă/, so I circle it.”

Step 3: Extend the Challenge

• For a Master Detective: Use two words found in a silly sentence, e.g., “The fat cat sat on a hat.”

Launch Your Phonics Mission

This worksheet turns short vowel practice into a fun, interactive investigation for your young reader.

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Your Detective Kit Includes:

• PDF with engaging short vowel “sound hunt” activities.
• Clear word lists for success and confidence.
• Chief Detective’s Guide with the “Say and Check” strategy and extension ideas.
• Full answer key for easy review.