Kindergarten Phonics Curriculum Unit 3 CVC Words and Short Vowels

Kindergarten phonics lays the foundation for future success in reading and writing. Unit 3 of my Kindergarten Phonics Curriculum spans 35 days of instruction and includes CVC words, short vowels, beginning and ending sounds, CVC crafts, decodable readers, and more! Set students up for a lifetime of literacy success by embedding a deep understanding of the structure of words. 

This phonics curriculum was crafted by a kindergarten classroom teacher with the goal of creating developmentally appropriate phonics instruction for students. 

CVC Words and Short Vowels is the third unit in my Kindergarten Phonics Curriculum: 

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This Phonics Curriculum is a companion to Empowering Little Readers: 

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Included: 

• Kindergarten Phonics Unit 3 - 35 Days of Explicit Phonics Instruction 

Unit 3 ➜  CVC Words 

7 Weeks of Instruction:

1. What is a CVC Word? 
2. Short Vowel A 
3. Short Vowel E 
4. Short Vowel I 
5. Short Vowel O 
6. Short Vowel U 
7. Mixed Vowels Review 

35 Lesson Plans: 

• Alphabet chart routine
• Alphabet fluency routine (slideshow)
• Scripted whole group instruction 
• Partner practice/practice together 
• Independent practice 

Real Photos: 

• Real photo alphabet cards
• Real photo alphabet chart 
• Real photo alphabet poster 

Intro to CVC Materials: 

• CVC Stoplight for Isolating Sounds
• Ending/Beginning/Final Sounds Worksheets 
• Vowel Hands
• CVC Words Chef Hat 
• Cut and Paste CVC Word Reader

Materials For Each Vowel: 

• Short Vowel Crafts
• Anchor Charts
• Decodable Readers (2 levels per book)
• Write the Word Emergent Readers
• Roll and Read Printables
• Stretch and Write Printables
• Read and Draw Printables
• Fluency Slides (formatted for Google Slides™ and PPT)
• Optional Assessment

Anchor Charts: 

• Making CVC Words 

Motions: 

• Alphabet motions chart 
• Alphabet motions cards 

Extras: 

• CVC Words Expert Certificate 
• Mixed Vowels Printables
• CVC Word Printables

Why Teachers Like You LOVE This Resource: 

“This is a loaded resource to help teach and the children learn their short vowels and CVC words! Having so many activities is wonderful and the students enjoyed the little books to apply their learning! Your things are just amazing! Thank you!” - Jill G. 

“Such a great resource. The kids understand the worksheets and know what to do without constantly asking for help. Thank you for making such a kid friendly set of phonics practice that keeps the kids interested and successful.” - Amy S.

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More Short Vowel Practice: 

CVC Short Vowel Cut & Glue Puzzles 

CVC Short Vowel Fine Motor Mats 

CVC Short Vowel Task Cards 

Get Your Decoding Drill On: 

Phonics Decoding Drills (Timed Reading Fluency)

Decodable Sentence Strips

Practice Reading Comprehension & Fluency: 

Reading Comprehension Resources

Questions?

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