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Short e CVC Words

Practise reading and writing short e CVC words such as bed, pen, red and net.

AC9EFLY12 Phonics CVC Free PDF

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Quick Facts

  • Primary learning: Phonics · CVC words
  • Year level: Foundation
  • Focus: Short e CVC words
  • Curriculum: AC9EFLY12
  • Format: Printable A4 PDF
  • Best for: Classroom, homework, tutoring, homeschool

About this worksheet

This Foundation Phonics worksheet focuses on short e CVC words. Students practise blending, reading and writing words with the short e vowel sound.

Ready to print and use for whole-class lessons, small groups, homework or home learning.

Learning Intention

Students will read and write simple CVC words containing the short e vowel sound.

Curriculum Alignment

AC9EFLY12 — Understand that a letter can represent more than one sound, and that a syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Aussie Primary Academy is an independent publisher and is not endorsed by ACARA.

Skills Practised

  • Short e sound
  • CVC blending
  • Word reading
  • Word writing
  • Phonics decoding

Teacher / Parent Notes

Model blending slowly (b-e-d). Use magnetic letters or letter cards to build the words before writing.

How to use this worksheet

  • Whole class: Explicit teaching + guided practice
  • Small groups: Word building activities
  • Homework: Send home for extra practice
  • Tutoring / Homeschool: Clear layout makes it easy to use independently