Missing Vowel Phonics Worksheet

This worksheet is for early readers practicing short vowel sounds and simple word recognition. It includes name and date lines, then two pages of problems where students read each clue and fill in a, e, i, o, or u to complete words like c_t, b_t, and h_t. The sheet is set up in columns labeled Problem and Answer, with a second page answer key that shows each completed word.

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Use it for morning work, literacy centers, homework, or extra vowel review. Students can write the missing vowel next to each clue, then check their work with the answer key. The clues focus on familiar words and common sounds, which makes the page useful for practicing decoding and spelling at the same time.

Good for

Short vowel review
Early reading practice
Homework or center work

Tip: Print one page at a time for independent work, then use the answer key after students finish.

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