In what order should my child do these sheets?

Start with the five one vowel picture pages, one each for a, e, i, o and u. Move on to the sorts and the color by sound quilt, then the blend words like flag and truck, and finish with the sentence pages.

What if my child mixes up short e and short i?

These two sound close. Say pairs like pen and pin or bed and bid slowly and have your child watch your mouth, since the jaw drops a little more for e. The short a, e or i sort page gives focused practice with words like desk, gift and vest.

Is there an answer key for each worksheet?

Yes. All nineteen short vowels sheets have an answer key.

How many 1st Grade short vowels worksheets are there?

21 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.

What age are short vowels worksheets for?

These are written for 1st Grade students, roughly ages 6-7. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.

Are these short vowels worksheets aligned to Common Core?

Yes. Each one shows the Common Core code it covers on its own page, so you can check the alignment yourself rather than taking our word for it.

Can I use these short vowels worksheets for homeschool?

Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 1st Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.

1st Grade Short Vowels Worksheets

Ages 6-7 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Free printable short vowels worksheets for 1st grade students (Ages 6-7). Aligned to Common Core standards. Ready to print.

1st Grade Reading Vowels Short vowels Clear All

Circle the Short Vowel You Hear

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1st Grade Short Vowels Worksheets

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