Let’s get started
Listen for the vowel in the middle of each short word.
Learn together
- Say “cat” and stretch its sounds: /c/ /a/ /t/.
- Say “bed” and listen for /e/ in the middle.
- Group words by their middle vowel sound.
Example to explore
a: cat e: bed i: pig o: hop u: sun
Try it yourself
- Which vowel is in the middle of pig?
- Complete: s_n (the yellow star in the sky)
- Write two short-vowel words that rhyme.
Hands-on project
Create a vowel sorting mat with five sections and add picture cards.
Reflect and grow
How did saying the word slowly help you spell it?