CVC Word Building Activity Boards | Blending Short AEIOU sounds

What is it?

Printable CVC Word Building Activity Mats with Pictures, featuring all five short vowel sounds: short a, e, i, o, and u!

Who is it for?

• Preschool

• EYFS early years classroom

• KS1 reception

• Kindergarten

• Grade 1

• Homeschool learning

What's included?

• 88 picture-supported CVC word boards featuring See it, Spell it, Build it, Write and Say it.

What are the learning benefits?

This hands-on phonics resource helps children practice blending, decoding, spelling, writing, and reading simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words in a fun and interactive way.

Ideal for use alongside a variety of phonics programs and approaches, including Jolly Phonics, Letters and Sounds, and other structured literacy approaches. These boards are ideal for introducing, reinforcing, and reviewing CVC words as children progress through their phonics journey.

Skills built:

• Phonemic awareness

• CVC word reading and blending

• Decoding and segmenting

• Spelling and handwriting practice

• Vocabulary development through picture association

• Oral language and reading fluency

How to use

1. Print the mat and picture cards (cardstock recommended).

2. Cut and laminate for durability.

3. Use dry-erase markers so children can write and wipe the words, making the mats reusable.

4. Magnetic letters or similar can be used to build the words.

About the file

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For UK A4 size print pages 1-88

For U.S size print pages 89-176