Fill in the missing vowel: short u and short a
Phonics · Short vowelsKindergarten – Grade 1Free PDF
Free printable CVC worksheet: say each picture name and write the missing middle vowel (short u and short a) in sun, cap, bug, jam and more.
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How to use this worksheet
- 1Say the word and stretch the middle: c-a-a-a-t.
- 2Choose a, e, i, o or u from the box and write it in the middle.
- 3Read the finished word and check it matches the picture.
Words on this sheet
suncapbugjamcupbagnutfan
Words children read are printed in school print (Zaner-Bloser style), with the same simple a and g they learn to write. Print on US Letter or A4; the PDF has no ads and no website headers.
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