I Know Your Short Vowels

Short Vowels Identifying Middle Sounds Worksheet | Kindergarten & 1st Grade Phonics Practice

If you're looking for an easy, no-prep way to help your students master short vowel sounds, this Short Vowels Identifying Middle Sounds Worksheet pack is exactly what you need. Perfect for Kindergarten and 1st grade, these worksheets help students listen for, identify, and write the middle short vowel sound in CVC words.

Each page uses picture clues to guide students as they stretch out the word, listen for the middle sound, and write the missing vowel. Some worksheets focus strictly on identifying the vowel, while others ask students to spell the whole word—perfect for building confidence in both phonics and spelling.

What’s Included:

• 35 printable pages (PDF format)

• Short vowel practice for a, e, i, o, and u

• Worksheets for identifying just the middle sound

• Worksheets for spelling the complete CVC word

• Answer keys included

• Available in both color and black & white versions

Great For:

• Small group instruction

• Literacy centers

• Phonics intervention

• Early finishers

• Sub plans

Students only need a pencil and their worksheet—no additional preparation or supplies are required. Just print, pass out, and you’re ready to go. Whether you're working on short vowels during your phonics block or reviewing CVC words, this Short Vowels Identifying Middle Sounds Worksheet set makes practice simple, focused, and fun.

Grab it today and give your students the short vowel practice they need—without adding extra prep to your plate!