Printable Phonics Word Lists

This phonics worksheet is for early readers, teachers, tutors, and families who want simple word practice with common short vowel patterns. The page is a two-column word list with Pattern and Words. It includes short a words like cat, bat, hat, map, bag, fan, jam, and van; short e words like bed, pen, hen, net, web, leg, jet, and ten; and short i words like pig, pin, lip, six, wig, fin, kit, and zip.

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Use the lists for reading aloud, word sorting, or quick review of vowel sounds. Students can read across each row, underline the pattern, or copy the words into a notebook. The format is clear and easy to print for classroom centers, homework, or extra practice.

Good for

Read short vowel words aloud
Sort words by phonics pattern
Practice spelling common CVC words

Tip: Print one copy for reading and one copy for marking patterns with a colored pencil.

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