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CVC Words: Examples and Activities
CVC means consonant–vowel–consonant. Simple English words such as cat, mat, sat, sun and dog provide useful short examples for sound-by-sound practice.
Look inside cat
The letters are c, a and t. In this word they represent /k/, short /a/ and /t/. Blend the sounds to read cat. The letter c does not always represent the same sound in every English word, so keep the explanation tied to this example.
Try a small word family
Read cat, mat, sat and hat. Notice what changes at the beginning and what stays the same at the end. Make one word, swap one letter and read again. Choose only a few words per session.
Play “what is missing?”
Write c _ t and offer a and s as choices. Say cat slowly and ask which letter is missing. If the choice is difficult, show the complete word first and cover only the middle letter. The answer is a.
Listen before you write
Say sun. Help your child hear its three sounds and place s, u and n in order. Replay the English word if needed. A French-speaking child may need extra listening time for an unfamiliar English vowel.
Avoid a three-letter shortcut
Not every three-letter word is a straightforward CVC example. Words such as the contain a two-letter spelling for one sound and do not follow the same simple pattern. Select examples deliberately rather than counting letters alone.
Try the next step.
In the app, look for Missing Letter.
Practical guidance from Kids English Phonics. Examples are for parent-supported practice; individual needs and progress vary.
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