CVC words are so much fun when you incorporate games and printables. Students will learn all about the short vowel ‘e’ with these free short e worksheets. I’ve been posting quite a bit of resources for spelling and word work.
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CVC short e worksheets PDF
It’s so important to teach children all about cvc words, which are words made up of a consonant, a vowel, and a consonant.
Teach CVC words in an engaging way so that they are not bored with the process. There are many ways to teach cvc words such as using flashcards or playing games.
There are five short vowel sounds in English, and they are represented by the letters A, E, I, O and U.

FREE CVC activity sheets, no prep and use all year round!
Short e sound worksheets
Teaching letter sounds is the first step to teaching reading and short vowel sounds. This can be done by having the child say and sound out each letter while looking at a corresponding picture.
It is important to remember that this is not just a one-time activity that should be completed and then forgotten about.
It should be revisited often to make sure that the child has not forgotten what they learned in earlier lessons, as well as to reinforce it.
In these printables, students will read to identify different short e words and color them in.
The following are some tips for teaching letter sounds:
– Start with vowels
– Make sure you use different voices when saying each sound
– Have your child repeat after you, or say it on their own if they are able to do so
More CVC activities you may like:
- RHyming words with punch cards CVC Words Kindergarten Rhyming Worksheets Hole Punch Cards
- Roll and read, super fun activity for short vowels. CVC Worksheet Reading Dice Game School Theme
- CVC Rhyming Words Distance Learning Boom Cards
- Snowman CVC Rhyming Words Activity with Mini Sensory Bin
Teaching children to read is one of the most important things that parents can do for their child.
Some children are ready to learn to read earlier than others, so it is important for parents to watch for early signs that their child might be ready.
Some children are ready to learn to read earlier than others, so it is important for parents to watch for early signs that their child might be ready.
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Free Short e Worksheets
Grab these printables to use in the classroom or at home to work on short e sounds.
You can grab the FULL packet on short e worksheets and activities here.
Other CVC packets in this series:
- Best Short i Sounds Activities and Games (Free downloads)
- 40 Fun Words with Short O PDF Bundle of Activities
- Short a Sound Word List Printable Activities and Worksheets
This printable packet includes weekly spelling list poster, writing sentences for the week, color by short e sound and more.
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