Lesson 14 of 20 · Phonics
⭐ 30 XP🔤 Phonics LabShort Vowels
Short vowels have a quick sound: cat, bed, sit, top, cup.
🎯 Your mission
Crack the sound code.
⚡ The twist
Don't just look — say it out loud.
What You'll Learn
Short vowels have a quick sound: cat, bed, sit, top, cup. Short vowels have a quick sound. Cat, bed, sit, top, cup.
Key Points
Short vowels have a quick sound.
Cat, bed, sit, top, cup.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Can two letters make one sound?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Read a sign aloud at the store today.
For the dinner table
“What sound did you learn today? Can you teach it to me?”
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