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Long and Short Vowel Sounds Worksheets

Pay a glowing tribute to the world of vowels with our printable long and short vowel sounds worksheets for grade 1 and grade 2! When a vowel says its name like in "cake", it's called a long vowel. When it makes a short sound as in "zap", it's called a short vowel. That's the heart of the matter. Identify, pronounce, and spell long and short vowel words with our huge stock of pdf worksheets. Whether it's filling the blanks, coloring, tracing, circling, or simply reading for fluency, none of your favorite territories is left out. The charts help kids ease into the concept. Keep your eyes open for our free long and short vowels worksheets!

Long Vowel Worksheets

Short Vowel Worksheets

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Long A Worksheets

The long "a" sound is so commonplace that by simply refreshing the things you do every day like "play", "bake", and "mail", you get a handful of examples featuring the sound. A diverse range of printable activities and exercises to master this sound.

Long E Worksheets

Kick your long "e" learning into full gear with our printable long vowel worksheets! A perfectly laid-out chart, a plethora of never-boring pdf activities, and a sure-fire set of self-test tools. Ideal for grade 1 and grade 2.

Long I Worksheets

Give your phonics "smile" a "bright" "shine" by understanding the different ways of spelling the long "i" sound such as "i_e", "igh", "y", and more. Heaps of pdfs to practice this sound to your heart's content.

Long O Worksheets

Perhaps the long vowel sound spelled in more ways than any other, the long "o" is a phonemic riot. Here's where words like "home", "toast", "snow", and "toe" start growing on you with a passion like never before.

Long U Worksheets

Be happy that your phonic fortune is merry and in this mood will give you tons of long "u" words. Pdf long vowel worksheets that range from circling to underlining to filling in the blanks to more. Best for 1st grade and 2nd grade.

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Short A Worksheets

Roll out words with the short "a" sound fearlessly, flawlessly, and instantaneously! Fantastic short vowel worksheets that give you all the preparation and confidence you need to stand tall among your phonemically blessed peers.

Short E Worksheets

"Ted", "met", "gem", "pen", and on it goes! It's raining short "e" words here. Boast unquestionable brilliance in identifying and using the vowel "e" followed by just consonants. A don't-miss-it treasure for kids in grade 1 and grade 2.

Short I Worksheets

Watch children metamorphose into swaggering phonic geniuses whose skills in the short "i" sound are especially droolworthy! A chart that is instrumental in helping kids take the idea in, reams of pdf activities, and more.

Short O Worksheets

Whether it's your ever-loving "mom" or the-apple-of-your-eye "dog", you wake up to the pleasure of the short "o" sound every morning. Some of the worksheets in this resource require kids to work with a partner. So, it's going to be twice as fun!

Short U Worksheets

Break into an elite class of phonemic scholars with our printable short vowel worksheets! With a clearly written definition; exercises presented with well-picked, pleasant pictures; and exciting tasks, learning is both promising and challenging.

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