Pets: Short Vowel Sounds

We'll practice short vowel sounds today. Read the page aloud first while your child follows along. Then have your child try. If they stumble, smile and try the sound together. Repetition is the secret — repeat the same words across the week, not all in one sitting.

• pencil
• paper
• highlighter (optional)

Stretch the vowel sound slowly together.

Sing the alphabet together once, slowly. Then point to three letters in this room.

1. 1

   What short vowel sound do you hear in 'cat'?

   Parent tip: Stretch the vowel slowly.
2. 2

   What short vowel sound do you hear in 'bed'?

   Parent tip: Try a few times.

1. 1

   Underline the vowel in 'cat' and say the sound.
2. 2

   Underline the vowel in 'bed' and say the sound.
3. 3

   Underline the vowel in 'pig' and say the sound.
4. 4

   Underline the vowel in 'log' and say the sound.
5. 5

   Underline the vowel in 'bug' and say the sound.
6. 6

   Underline the vowel in 'hat' and say the sound.
7. 7

   Underline the vowel in 'red' and say the sound.
8. 8

   Underline the vowel in 'sit' and say the sound.

What is one thing you'll remember from this passage tomorrow?