CVC Words Blending and Reading Activity for Kids

Today, we’re going to embark on an exciting journey into the world of CVC words—words that are made up of a consonant, a vowel, and another consonant. These simple but essential words, such as 'cat', 'dog', and 'pen', are the building blocks of reading.

To start our activity, gather some colourful flashcards with different CVC words illustrated on them. As we go through each card, we’ll practise blending the sounds together. For example, let’s take the word 'bat'. First, we’ll say the individual sounds: /b/, /a/, and /t/. Now, let’s blend them together slowly: /b/—/a/—/t/. That’s right, 'bat'!

Once we’ve mastered the blending, we will have a fun reading session. Let’s form small groups and take turns reading our favourite CVC words aloud. Remember to say each sound clearly and watch how the words come to life when we blend them together!

To wrap up the activity, we can create a little CVC book. Each child will draw a picture of their favourite CVC word and write the word underneath. This way, we’ll have a lovely collection of our CVC adventures that we can read together!

Let’s dive in and have some fun with our sounds and words!

Teaching kids how to write a sentence is an essential step in developing their literacy skills. Begin by explaining that a sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. You might start with the basics: every sentence needs a subject and a verb.

For instance, you could say, “The dog (subject) barks (verb).” Encourage them to think of simple examples from their own lives, such as “I play football” or “She eats an apple.”

Once they understand the structure, introduce them to the importance of punctuation. Explain that every sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop, exclamation mark, or question mark. Engage them in fun activities where they can practise writing sentences about their favourite things or their daily routines. Through consistent practice and positive reinforcement, children will gain the confidence to express their thoughts clearly and creatively in writing.