We are continuing our series on short and long vowel sounds, and today we are doing short A words worksheets! Our free worksheets make practicing short vowel sounds so much fun for kids – they won’t even know they’re learning! These short “A” words printables are great whether you’re in the classroom or at home.
Short A Words Worksheets
Each vowel can make two different sounds: a short vowel sound and a long vowel sound. Learning the different vowel sounds is an important skill for children!
Short “A” Sound
The short “a” sound is typically found in words where the letter “a” is followed by one or more consonants in a closed syllable. It sounds like the A in the word “cat.” Here are a few examples:
Long “A” Sound
On the other hand, the long “a” sound is the same as the name of the letter “a”. It is often found in words where the letter “a” is followed by a silent “e” or in certain vowel combinations like “ai” or “ay.” Here are some examples:
These worksheets are a fantastic resource for children because they make learning about the A vowel sounds fun. By identifying short “a” words, kids can improve their phonemic awareness, which is a crucial skill for reading and spelling. Plus, the images are black and white, which kids can color after completing the activity. So, print out these worksheets and let’s start!
Short A Words Worksheet
Our first short A words worksheet has words that correspond either to a short A sound or a long A sound. Ask kids to tick or circle the short A words, and color the cute drawings once they’re done!
Short A Words Printable
Our second short A words worksheet includes other words that may include a short A sound or a long A sound. Can you identify all of the short “A” sounds? Take a look at our explanation above if you need some help!
DOWNLOAD & PRINT SHORT “A” Words Worksheets PDF FILE HERE
This short A words printable set is sized for standard letter printer paper dimensions – 8.5 x 11 inches.
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Did you have fun recognizing the short A words in our short A words worksheet set?
