Long and short vowels Sounds

The Long and Short Vowel Sounds – Read and Choose Activity is an effective and engaging resource designed to help young learners differentiate between long and short vowel sounds. In this activity, students read each word carefully and decide whether it contains a long or short vowel sound. They then fill in the correct bubble to indicate their choice. This simple, interactive format reinforces phonics skills, listening, and critical thinking.

Ideal for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and ESL students, this resource supports foundational reading skills and helps improve vowel sound recognition in a clear and focused way. It can be used for individual practice, group instruction, or informal assessments.

Ways to Use:

• Independent phonics practice

• Literacy centers or guided reading groups

• Morning work or early finisher activities

• Homework or take-home reinforcement

• Quick assessment of vowel sound mastery

Advantages:

• Helps students identify and distinguish long vs. short vowel sounds

• Builds decoding and phonemic awareness skills

• Encourages active reading and decision-making

• Easy to prepare and reusable

• Supports a variety of learning styles

Pdf file includes 2 pages.

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