7 Ways to Practice CVCe Words
Once you’ve taught your students how to decode CVCe words (sometimes called silent e, “sneaky e,” or “magic e” words), they’ll still need plenty of practice. These phonics activities are perfect for word work, centers, or work tasks in your first grade or special education classroom.
Word sorts Word sorts encourage students to notice phonics elements within words, and it also gives them additional practice in reading and writing CVCe words.
Magnetic letters You can provide picture cards of CVCe words (like the ones included in my Phonics by Design CVCe Words Unit) and have students build each word with magnetic letters. You can also use magnetic letters during the guided practice section of your direct phonics instruction.
Adapted books My students always loved completing adapted books, like this CVCe Word Adapted Book.
Sand tracing Just like with magnetic letters, you can provide picture cards of CVCe words, and have students write the word in sand with their finger. I like to use flat tupperware containers for the sand, and of course you’ll have to go over rules about the sand staying in the container!
Clip cards Clip cards are a fun, tactile way to get phonics practice. Just pair with clothespins!
Stamping You can use letter stamps the same way as magnetic letters. You can provide paper and ink pads, or you can have students stamp into play dough!
File folder tasks File folders take a little prep to set up, but students loved them and you can use them year after yearl
7. Puzzles Puzzles are another fun way for kids to practice reading CVCe words, and I have some FREE CVCe puzzles for you below.
I hope these CVCe word activities are useful in your special education or first grade classroom!
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