CVC Word Worksheets for Preschool & Kindergarten

CVC word worksheets give preschool children and kindergarten students practice reading simple three-letter words. Each worksheet focuses on one word and includes activities such as reading, tracing, and word recognition.

Children practice reading words with short vowel sounds, tracing letter shapes, and connecting words to pictures. These activities help children recognize common CVC words and understand how letters work together to form words.

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Teachers can use these worksheets for small group instruction, literacy centers, independent practice, and review. The single-word format makes it easy to focus on one word at a time and repeat practice as needed.

What Are CVC Words

CVC words are three-letter words that follow a consonant–vowel–consonant pattern. These words can be sounded out using simple letter sounds.

Short "a" Words

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Short "i" Words

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Short "e" Words 

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Short "o" Words

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Short "u" Words

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Ready-to-use literacy, math, and fine motor activities for preschool and Pre-K.

✔ Easy to use in centers or at home
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✔ Builds early literacy, math, and fine motor skills
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