Short i Words and Sound | Free PDF Puzzles for Kids | CVC Words
Short i Words
At some point, we will get through all the vowel sounds on this site. But for today, we’re talking about the short i sound. Short i words are everywhere, and it’s essential for kids to develop phonological awareness to be proficient readers and writers.
The good thing for our little ones is that short i words are everywhere. Your kindergartener (or around that age) probably already has many short i sound words in their vocabulary, even if they are still unaware of the short i concept and pronunciation.
Short i Sound PDF
Like most puzzles, a little prep-work (aka cutting) is required. But if you print on card stock and laminate, you can use them over and over. These make a great seat work activity or for centers.
- First, print off on card stock paper.
- Next, cut out the pieces of the puzzle.
- Finally, laminate them and you are good to go!
How to Use Short i Puzzles
Short i
So I have to admit, trying to make words match short i word pictures can be a little difficult. So before you begin the activity, it is important that your students know what each picture stands for.
For example, there is one image of a “pin” which of course has the short i sound in it. But, it also looks like a thumbtack. “Kid” could also be boy. See what I mean?
So, I sat down with my five-year-old and treated the picture parts of the puzzles like flash cards. The first time I went through them and just said the word, and he parroted me.
The next time, I showed him the picture and he said the word. This way I knew that he was able to identify each picture.
Reading the Short I Sound
My little guy has been working on short i words during his computer work each day. So I knew he had already had worked on reading these fun CVC words.
At this point, I wanted to see what he could do on his own. So I stepped back and washed some dishes while he sat nearby sounding out these words.
I loved his triumph voice as the sounds came together and he was able to read the word and then find the picture.
Short i Sound
Other children may need a little more support. In this case, sit down next them and help as needed. You could….
- Sound out each sound and let the child put the word together.
- Gently guide their finger under each letter, and have them parrot the sounds you make.
- Let them sound out each letter, and you can help them make the word.
Above all, enjoy this time with your little ones. It is a fun time to watch them learn and explore the world of letters and beginning words.
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