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Short A Words

Short a words worksheets, CVC word family practice

Ten pages of short a CVC words to read, trace, write and sort, with an answer key at the back.

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  • 13 printable pages
  • Color and black-and-white PDFs, US Letter and A4
  • Ages 5 to 7 ยท Kindergarten and 1st grade
  • Print as often as you like

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Help your child read and spell short a words with no prep.

Short vowel words are the first words most children sound out on their own. These pages give practice reading, tracing, writing and sorting short a words, so the sound becomes automatic before moving on to trickier spelling patterns.

What you get

Look inside

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

Short A Words: sample page 1Short A Words: sample page 2Short A Words: sample page 3Short A Words: sample page 4

Who it is for

Kindergarten and 1st grade children building early reading and spelling skills, usually ages 5 to 7. Good for home, homeschool, morning work and reading centers.

Good questions

Is there an answer key?

Yes, for the sorting box on the last page.

What vowel sound is covered?

Short a, as in "cat".

What exactly do I download?

The same 13 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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