Want to transform spelling and word study into a time your students actually look forward to? This Short and Long Vowels CVC and CVCe Games Bundle gives you everything you need to engage students in reviewing short vowels and mastering long vowel CVC and CVCe patterns — all in a format that builds consistency, excitement, and mastery.
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Aligned to Words Their Way Unit 1 (Sorts 1–12), these games and activities work with any word study program and cover reviewing short vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u), introducing long vowel sounds, and long vowel CVC and CVCe patterns.
12 GAMES, 12 ACTIVITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING SHORT AND LONG VOWEL PATTERNS
- Sort 1: Review of Short A and Intro to Long A with Pictures
- Sort 2: Review of Short I and Intro to Long I with Pictures
- Sort 3: Review of Short O and Intro to Long O with Pictures
- Sort 4: Review of Short U and Intro to Long U with Pictures
- Sort 5: Review of Short E and Intro to Long E with Pictures
- Sort 6: All Long Vowels with Pictures
- Sort 7: Short A versus Long A in CVCe
- Sort 8: Short I versus Long I in CVCe
- Sort 9: Short O versus Long O in CVCe
- Sort 10: Short U versus Long U in CVCe
- Sort 11: Short versus Long Review (CVC and CVCe)
- Sort 12: Final /K/ Sound Spelled –CK, -KE, or -K
You get one partner game and one independent activity for each Short and Long Vowels CVC and CVCe Word List. Resources come in both color and black & white versions!
PARTNER GAMES — SAY LISTEN MATCH & FOLLOW-THE-PATH BOARD GAMES
Say, Listen, Match Card Games (Sorts 1–6): Students take turns turning over two picture cards, saying the words depicted, and listening to determine whether the two vowel sounds match — played like the classic card game "Match."
Included for each spelling topic:
- Teacher Directions
- Say, Listen, Match Cards
- Student-Friendly Directions
- Answer Key
Follow-the-Path Board Games (Sorts 7–12): Students match the vowel pattern they draw from the card pile to words on the game board to make their move along the path. Each game includes a recording sheet for easy teacher check-ins.
Included for each spelling topic:
- Teacher Directions
- Board Game
- Word Pattern Cards
- Student-Friendly Directions
- Recording Sheet
- Answer Key
INDEPENDENT ACTIVITIES — SPIN AND COVER & SPIN COVER BUILD WRITE
Spin and Cover (Sorts 1–6): Students choose a picture board, spin for a vowel sound or clue, cover matching images, then record whether the word they covered makes a short or long vowel sound. Can also be modified for partner play.
Spin, Cover, Build, Write (Sorts 7–12): Students choose a picture board, spin for a vowel pattern or clue, cover matching images, then build and record the word they covered. Picture boards include transfer words — words not directly in the sort list but sharing the same vowel pattern — giving students meaningful practice with new words.
Included for each spelling topic:
- Teacher Directions + Ideas for Extending the Activity
- 4 Picture Boards
- 2 Spinners with Student-Friendly Directions
- Letter Tiles for Building Words
- Recording Sheet
- Answer Key
WHO ARE THESE GAMES FOR?
These activities are designed for students at the beginning of the Within Word Pattern stage who have been working heavily with short vowel word families and CVC words — including those with initial blends and digraphs — and are ready to be introduced to long vowels and their various spelling patterns. Developed primarily for 2nd–5th graders, these resources can also be used in lower grades within small group lessons with teacher guidance. Because all games and activities across Unit 1 use similar formats, you only have to teach students how to play once — then enjoy the consistency and versatility all year long!
EXPLORE THE FULL WITHIN WORD PATTERN SERIES
- Unit 1: Short and Long Vowels CVC and CVCe | Sorts 1–12
- Unit 2: Common Long Vowels CVCe and CVVC | Sorts 13–17
- Unit 3: Less Common Long Vowel Patterns | Sorts 18–25
- Unit 4: R-Controlled Vowel Patterns | Sorts 26–34
- Unit 5: Diphthongs & Ambiguous Vowel Patterns | Sorts 35–39
- Unit 6: Beginning and Ending Complex Consonants | Sorts 40–48
- Unit 7: Homophones | Sorts 49–54
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Unit 8: Additional Sorts | Sorts 55–59
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NEED PRINTABLE RESOURCES FOR THE WITHIN WORD PATTERN STAGE?
- Word Study Notebook
- Word Searches
- Fill in the Blank Word List Activity
- Weekly Spelling Homework
- Bundle of All Four Printable Resources
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Bundle of All Four Printable Resources + All Games
NOTE: These games and activities are included in the Engaged Spelling All-Access Library. Please do not purchase if you are a member! If you are considering purchasing more than one bundle, consider the Engaged Spelling Membership — an all-access pass to all games for less than the cost of two mega bundles, with a payment plan available.
Copyright © Tammy Roose, Tarheelstate Teacher.
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