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CVC Cut and Paste

CVC cut and paste worksheets for beginning, middle and ending sounds

Look at the picture, say the word, then cut out the letters and glue the missing sound in its box. Twelve pages cover missing beginning, middle and ending sounds.

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  • 15 printable pages
  • Color and black-and-white PDFs, US Letter and A4
  • Ages 4 to 7 ยท Kindergarten and 1st grade
  • Print as often as you like

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CVC Cut and Paste sample page

Say the word, hear the missing sound, then cut and glue it in.

To read and spell a word like cat, a child has to hear three separate sounds. These pages practice exactly that: say the word, listen for the sound that is missing, find its letter and glue it in place.

What you get

Look inside

Every page comes in full color and in black and white with outline pictures to color in.

CVC Cut and Paste: sample page 1CVC Cut and Paste: sample page 2CVC Cut and Paste: sample page 3CVC Cut and Paste: sample page 4

Who it is for

Kindergarten and first grade children who know most letter sounds and are starting to read and spell three-letter words, usually ages 4 to 7. Good for home, homeschool, phonics centers and morning work.

Good questions

What does my child need?

Scissors and a glue stick. The letters to cut are on the dashed strip at the bottom of each page.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. The last page lists the five words on every page, top to bottom.

What exactly do I download?

The same 15 pages as PDF files in full color and in ink-saving black and white, each sized for US Letter paper and for A4. Print whichever suits you.

How do I get it?

The button takes you to a secure checkout run by Gumroad. As soon as you pay you can download the files, and a link is emailed to you as well.

Can I use it with my class?

Yes. Print as often as you like for your own children or your own class.

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