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    • Short Vowel A Sound Skills

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    • Words Beginning With the Letter A
      Short Vowel A Sound
      Words Beginning With the Letter A

      Let's take a look at words beginning with the letter A.

      K RF.K.3.A
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    • Practice Letter A and Its Sound
      Short Vowel A Sound
      Practice Letter A and Its Sound

      Learn language art skills by practicing the letter A and its sound.

      K RF.K.3.A
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    • Learn to Trace the Letter A
      Short Vowel A Sound
      Learn to Trace the Letter A

      Introduce your child to writing by learning to trace the letter A.

      K L.K.1.A
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    • The Sound of A
      Short Vowel A Sound
      The Sound of A

      Polish your language skills by learning the sound of A.

      K RF.K.3.A
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    Short Vowel E Sound Skills

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    • The Sound of E
      Short Vowel E Sound
      The Sound of E

      Polish your language skills by learning the sound of E.

      K RF.K.3.A
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    • Trace the Letter E
      Short Vowel E Sound
      Trace the Letter E

      Introduce your child to writing by learning to trace the letter E.

      K L.K.1.A
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    • Words Beginning With the Letter E
      Short Vowel E Sound
      Words Beginning With the Letter E

      Let's take a look at words beginning with the letter E.

      K RF.K.3.A
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    • Practice Letter E and Its Sound
      Short Vowel E Sound
      Practice Letter E and Its Sound

      Learn language art skills by practicing the letter E and its sound.

      K RF.K.3.A
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    Short Vowel I Sound Skills

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    • Practice Letter I and Its Sound
      Short Vowel I Sound
      Practice Letter I and Its Sound

      Learn language art skills by practicing the letter I and its sound.

      K RF.K.3.A
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    • The Sound of I
      Short Vowel I Sound
      The Sound of I

      Polish your language skills by learning the sound of I.

      K RF.K.3.A
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    • Learn to Trace the Letter I
      Short Vowel I Sound
      Learn to Trace the Letter I

      Introduce your child to writing by learning to trace the letter I.

      K L.K.1.A
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    • Words Beginning With the Letter I
      Short Vowel I Sound
      Words Beginning With the Letter I

      Let's take a look at words beginning with the letter I.

      K RF.K.3.A
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    Short Vowel O Sound Skills

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    • Learn to Trace the Letter O
      Short Vowel O Sound
      Learn to Trace the Letter O

      Introduce your child to writing by learning to trace the letter O.

      K L.K.1.A
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    • Practice Letter O and Its Sound
      Short Vowel O Sound
      Practice Letter O and Its Sound

      Learn language art skills by practicing the letter O and its sound.

      K RF.K.3.A
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    • The Sound of O
      Short Vowel O Sound
      The Sound of O

      Polish your language skills by learning the sound of O.

      K RF.K.3.A
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    • Words Beginning With the Letter O
      Short Vowel O Sound
      Words Beginning With the Letter O

      Let's take a look at words beginning with the letter O.

      K RF.K.3.A
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    Short Vowel U Sound Skills

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    • The Sound of U
      Short Vowel U Sound
      The Sound of U

      Polish your language skills by learning the sound of U.

      K RF.K.3.A
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    • Words Beginning With the Letter U
      Short Vowel U Sound
      Words Beginning With the Letter U

      Let's take a look at words beginning with the letter U.

      K RF.K.3.A
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    • Trace the Letter U
      Short Vowel U Sound
      Trace the Letter U

      Introduce your child to writing by learning to trace the letter U.

      K L.K.1.A
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    • Practice Letter U and Its Sound
      Short Vowel U Sound
      Practice Letter U and Its Sound

      Learn language art skills by practicing the letter U and its sound.

      K RF.K.3.A
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    All Short Vowel Sounds Skills

    • Revise the Letter A
      Short Vowel A Sound
      Revise the Letter A

      Revise the letter A to develop your english skills!

      K RF.K.3.A
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    • Revise the Letter E
      Short Vowel E Sound
      Revise the Letter E

      Revise the letter E to develop your english skills!

      K RF.K.3.A
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    • Revise the Letter I
      Short Vowel I Sound
      Revise the Letter I

      Revise the letter I to develop your english skills!

      K RF.K.3.A
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    • Revise the Letter O
      Short Vowel O Sound
      Revise the Letter O

      Revise the letter O to develop your english skills!

      K RF.K.3.A
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    • Revise the Letter U
      Short Vowel U Sound
      Revise the Letter U

      Revise the letter U to develop your english skills!

      K RF.K.3.A
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    • The Ultimate Word Families Challenge: mat, sit and tip
      Short Vowel A Sound
      The Ultimate Word Families Challenge: mat, sit and tip

      Have fun with the ultimate word families challenge: mat, sit and tip.

      K RF.K.2.C
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    • The Ultimate Word Families Challenge: nom, pin and fat
      Short Vowel O Sound
      The Ultimate Word Families Challenge: nom, pin and fat

      Polish your language skills with the ultimate word families challenge: nom, pin and fat.

      K RF.K.2.C
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    • The Ultimate Onset Blending Challenge With: mat, tip and sit
      Short Vowel A Sound
      The Ultimate Onset Blending Challenge With: mat, tip and sit

      Have fun with the ultimate onset blending challenge with: mat, tip and sit.

      K RF.K.2.C
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    • The Ultimate Onset Blending Challenge With: pan, pot and nip
      Short Vowel O Sound
      The Ultimate Onset Blending Challenge With: pan, pot and nip

      Learn language art skills with the ultimate onset blending challenge with: pan, pot and nip.

      K RF.K.2.C
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    • Explore Middle Sound With Short Vowel I
      Short Vowel A Sound
      Explore Middle Sound With Short Vowel I

      Practice english skills by exploring the middle sound with short vowel I.

      K RF.K.2.D
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    • Find the Middle Sound to Make Words: mat and sit
      Short Vowel A Sound
      Find the Middle Sound to Make Words: mat and sit

      Learn to find the middle sound to make words: mat and sit.

      K RF.K.2.D
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    • Choose the Correct Short Vowel Sound: A and I
      Short Vowel A Sound
      Choose the Correct Short Vowel Sound: A and I

      Polish your language skills by learning how to choose the correct short vowel sound: A and I.

      K RF.K.2.D
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    • Make Words With the Middle Sound: tip and tap
      Short Vowel A Sound
      Make Words With the Middle Sound: tip and tap

      Take a look at how to make words with the middle sound: 'tip' and 'tap' with this reading game.

      K RF.K.2.D
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    • Middle Sound and Its Name: A and I
      Short Vowel A Sound
      Middle Sound and Its Name: A and I

      Let's learn about middle sound and its name: A and I.

      K RF.K.2.D
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    • Guess the Word: pit and pam
      Short Vowel A Sound
      Guess the Word: pit and pam

      Utilise your language skills by learning to guess the word: pit and pam.

      K RF.K.2.B
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    • Explore Middle Sound With Short Vowel O
      Short Vowel A Sound
      Explore Middle Sound With Short Vowel O

      Practice english skills by exploring the middle sound with short vowel O.

      K RF.K.2.D
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    • Find the Middle Sound to Make Words: not and man
      Short Vowel A Sound
      Find the Middle Sound to Make Words: not and man

      Learn to find the middle sound to make words: not and man.

      K RF.K.2.D
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    • Choose the Correct Short Vowel Sound: A, I & O
      Short Vowel A Sound
      Choose the Correct Short Vowel Sound: A, I & O

      Polish your language skills by learning how to choose the correct short vowel sound: A, I and O.

      K RF.K.2.D
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    • Make Words With the Middle Sound: fit and nap
      Short Vowel A Sound
      Make Words With the Middle Sound: fit and nap

      Use your reading skills to make words with the middle sound: fit and nap.

      K RF.K.2.D
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    • Middle Sound and Its Name: A, I & O
      Short Vowel A Sound
      Middle Sound and Its Name: A, I & O

      Practice english skills by learning about the middle sound and its name: A, I & O.

      K RF.K.2.D
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    • Guess the Word: nom and man
      Short Vowel A Sound
      Guess the Word: nom and man

      Utilise your language skills by learning to guess the word: nom and man.

      K RF.K.2.B
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    • The Ultimate Word Families Challenge: hat, cot and dim
      Short Vowel A Sound
      The Ultimate Word Families Challenge: hat, cot and dim

      Polish your language skills with the ultimate word families challenge: hat, cot and dim.

      K RF.K.2.C
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    • The Ultimate Onset Blending Challenge With: cat, cop and him
      Short Vowel A Sound
      The Ultimate Onset Blending Challenge With: cat, cop and him

      Put your skills to the test with the ultimate onset blending challenge with cat, cop and him.

      K RF.K.2.C
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    • Learn Middle Sound With Short Vowels A, I & O
      Short Vowel A Sound
      Learn Middle Sound With Short Vowels A, I & O

      Polish your language skills by taking a look at the middle sound with short vowels: A, I & O.

      K RF.K.2.D
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    • Find the Middle Sound to Make Words: hot and mad
      Short Vowel A Sound
      Find the Middle Sound to Make Words: hot and mad

      Learn to find the middle sound to make words: hot and mad.

      K RF.K.2.D
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    • Pick the Correct Short Vowel Sound: A, I & O
      Short Vowel A Sound
      Pick the Correct Short Vowel Sound: A, I & O

      Ignite a love for language in your child by picking the correct short vowel sound: A, I & O.

      K RF.K.2.D
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    • Make Words With the Middle Sound: dot and cap
      Short Vowel A Sound
      Make Words With the Middle Sound: dot and cap

      Get familiar with reading by learning to make words with the middle sound: dot and cap.

      K RF.K.2.D
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    • Let's Learn the Middle Sound and Its Name: A, I & O
      Short Vowel A Sound
      Let's Learn the Middle Sound and Its Name: A, I & O

      Let's learn about middle sound and its name: A, I & O.

      K RF.K.2.D
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    Embracing the Short Vowel Sound

    Short vowel sounds are present in most two- and three-letter-words. That is why it is so essential for your kindergartener to be comfortable with them! When they know how to identify and use the sound, they will be able to apply their learning to spell and read new words.

    Understanding Short Vowel Sounds

    At this stage, your kindergartener is just getting familiar with letter sounds. The vowel sounds are different from consonants in many ways. The most significant difference is that while sounding out the vowels, we use the whole mouth and have open lips and mouth formations. This is what you need to share with your child in the start.

    To begin with, sound out the letter and ask your child to make the same formation with their lips. It will help them learn to articulate the sound correctly.

    Now move on to long and short; not vowel sounds, but the concept of long and short. Show them long and short objects to begin with. Now, take the letter ‘O’. The short letter sound quite literally cuts the sound off abruptly. The long sound is drawn out. Exaggerate the sound and ask your child to throw open their arms wide if it is a long sound, or keep them huddled together for the short one. It will help clarify the difference between the two.

    Now bring in the sound. It can be done with the help of simple interactive games that can help them sort the sound. Try and keep the vowel sounds separate initially, only sort them among consonants and one vowel to avoid confusion. You can have them choose between multiple vowel sounds later. Online games on SplashLearn can be beneficial at this stage, involving plenty of action, energy, and sound in the process.

    Help Your Child Learn Short Vowel Sounds with SplashLearn

    Long and short – o’s and e’s, there’s plenty of confusion and that’s completely alright. Laugh and motivate your child because learning the concepts could take some time. Ensure that the process is happy and engaging at each stage, and take it as slow as your kids need.

    To help engage your child with the sights and sounds of the vowels and help them build clarity and comfort around letters, introduce them to the world of SplashLearn. It’s a world where imagination, fun, and excitement are always up for grab.

    Is there something we missed out? Write to us at help@splashlearn.com with your feedback and comments. We love to hear from you and improve the learning experience for your kids.

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