Description
Word study matters. Explicit and systematic phonics instruction is critical for our emerging readers. Direct instruction has to be a component of our reading blocks, as well as, opportunities for students to use and apply sounds.
16 Read-the-Room Cards (a, e, i, o, u)
3 Differentiated Recording Sheets – perfect for all levels of learners
-Level 1: Match & Write the Short Vowel
-Level 2: Placing the Short Vowel Word in a Sentence
-Level 3: Using the Short Vowel Word in my own Sentences
1 Exit Slip (reading and writing short vowels)
This Short Vowel Hunt would work as a whole-class activity or be a great practice activity during your literacy block. I’ll use this hunt during our Daily 5 block as a Word-Work choice. I keep my recording logs in colored folders. Students know when they go to Word Work to take a recording sheet out of the green (Level 1), yellow (Level 2), or blue (Level 3) folder.
Students love hunting our room for the skills we are learning. It keeps students up and moving – which is perfect for our primary classrooms.
Happy Teaching ,
Catherine – The Brown Bag Teacher








Jessica Mason –
A great way to review.
Melody W. –
Super product!
Jane Clay Kephart –
Thanks so much for another great resource.
Doris H. –
Students loved this!
Kris B. –
Thank you!
Moye’s Makings –
Great review after studying all short vowels!
marybeth C. –
great
Mary M. –
thanks
Sharon S. –
My students love this activity!
The Balanced Teacher Life –
Thank you!
Lindsey B. –
Great resource!
Pamela R. –
Can’t wait to use these!
Katie D. –
I am ecstatic that I know have this activity that ALL of my students can work on at once without making my lower students feel like they have a watered down version of the real thing. I am excited to use these this next quarter. Thank you for such an awesome product.
Christina P. –
Thanks!!
Caitlin L. –
Thanks!!!
Rebecca R. –
Love that they are differentiated for all my students!