Short “i” CVC Words Write and Match

Description

This resource helps students not only read, but also write the short “i” CVC words in print with traceable letters as well as blank lined versions. Included are both a printable version, as well as a screen-friendly, editable PowerPoint version for use with an interactive whiteboard and/or distance learning.

Learning goals:

dictation, spelling and reading CVC words, teach print letter formation using an evidence-based font*, strengthen fine motor skills, improve focus, build vocabulary

*The Sassoon® font is used in this resource to provide the best reading and handwriting experience for young children. According to MyFonts, “Dr. Sassoon is a noted designer who specialised in the educational and medical aspects of handwriting. After discovering that no one had found out what kind of letterforms children found easiest to read, she spent two years of research on the subject…[developing] a whole range of fonts for schools and publishers to assist with handwriting and reading education.”

Points of interest:

• High resolution photos featuring eye-catching details of real imagery.
• Telling the child they are ready to form letters is an exciting milestone!

Pre-requisite:

This template is best utilized after children have had plenty of practice with identifying letter sounds, associating sounds with symbols using sandpaper letters and the moveable alphabet, practiced letter formation with sandpaper letters, sand tray, and/or chalkboard. Ideally they have also had practice with lots of non-writing fine motor skills that has prepared the hand and grip for writing, and they are eager to learn to write full words and possibly sentences or stories.

How to present:

• Point out the interesting images and ask the child which they would like to start with. You may wish to point out each word contains the short e sound, or you may wish to see if the child notices this themselves.
• Based on the child’s needs and skill level, consider limit images to 3-4 at first
• Observe the child’s form and note any areas they may need to correct and plan to present the correct formation at another time.
  • See below for variations and extensions.

This resource can be utilized and/or extended in several different ways:

• Cut out photos only and use with Moveable Alphabet for spelling and dictation work
• Cut the photos and solid words in random order and have the child match the words to the photos
• Practice writing with traceable lines for children who need a visual guide
• Practice writing independently with second set of blank lined writing sections
• Extend the work by finding and inventing rhyming words
• Play “Far, Far Away” and have the child choose a photo from across the room and identify the word on a table or mat in another location
• Use images for storytelling prompts and converse with the child and ask open-ended questions for them to answer. For example, “Can you guess the number of pins?” “Why would someone dig in the ground?” “Where does the pig live?”
• Write down the child’s dictation based on these images, asking if they want to write the words they know.