In today’s post I’m sharing 9 free spelling pages for short vowel words. But don’t worry – it’s more than your standard worksheet!
I created this set of pages to help my Five get practice spelling and writing short vowel words.
Why not have kids copy spelling words 5 times each?
- It’s too easy to copy words without thinking about them.
- We can find many more thoughtful alternatives – why stick with a low level activity?
- If we want kids to love words and writing, we should bypass the boring activities.
Any spelling work I do at my house is supplemental, since my kids attend our church’s parochial school beginning in kindergarten. So I have to make sure that what I create keeps their attention.
You’ll love how simple this is!
1. Give your child a printable, pencil, and die.
2. Have him roll the die. He will write a word with an ending corresponding to the number on the die. On the above printable, rolling a two would mean writing a word that ends with “ack.”
3. Show your child how to use the letters, blends, and digraphs to create new words.
4. Set a timer or a set number of words to write so your child knows when to finish. Filling in every line would be a bit much!
My Five enjoyed this; it was a great activity to keep him busy and learning while I worked with a sibling. In the classroom, you could use it as a center or as quiet work when you finish a spelling lesson. If you wanted this to be a partner activity, you could have children take turns rolling the die and writing words. They could write in colored pencils if you wanted to see who had written which word.
In the download, you’ll find nine pages:
- at, an, ag, ad, ap, ab
- it, ig, in, ill, ip, ick
- ot, ob, og, op, ock
- et, en, ell, ed
- ug, um, un, ut
- an, un, en, in
- at, it, ot, ut
- ag, ig, ill, ell
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Thank you for sharing., this is a wonderful review for phonics and spelling! I know my students will enjoy these.
You’re very welcome, Linda!
I can’t get this yo print… Im Using my phone – that may have something to do with it??
I don’t know for sure, Amber, but that would be my guess. Hopefully you can get to a lap or desktop and try again!
This Roll & Write is just what I needed for word family practice & spelling. Thank you for creating it!
You’re very welcome, Angela!
I just love your creative and easy exercises to make learning interesting and for kids. I’m a first grade tutor for reluctant learners and they love “your stuff.” Thanks so much.
Shirley
I’m so glad to hear that, Shirley – thanks so much for the encouraging comment!
Love this game. I love using games to provide drill and this one is a winner.
Thank you for your kind words, Mary!
Love your page! I would like to alter this so that the writing space is larger for use in a center (laminated) with Vis a Vis transparency pens. Basically, I would white out every other line, starting with the first. May I have permission to make that change? Please let me know, thanks!
Certainly, Margaret!
Thank you!
This is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing!
You’re very welcome, Joanne!
Thank you for your generous sharing. I am new to kindergarten this year. Your resources have been a really big help to me. Thank you so much.
So glad I can help you out in your transition to a new grade level, Lavern!
August 9 2016.
Hi Anna, Thanks so much for sharing these fantastic resources.
You’re welcome, Rowena – thanks so much for reading!
I have a wide and varied population of K students. These games fit the bill with little prep time for me. With gratitude!
Yay – I’m so glad these are working for your, Marcia!
Love the application with creating words! Do you have something similar for long vowel patterns?
Here you go, Angela: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/grab-these-free-games-to-help-kids-spell-long-vowel-words/
I loved this activities so much!!My little ones will have a blast with this, than you so much!
My favorite game the roll & write game!!
You’re very welcome, Sofia!
Anna thank you so very much for this resource, its going to make my life so much easier come September. May God continue to bless you and your good works.
Thank you so much for the kind words, Lue Ann!
You are amazing! I love every game that you create. I am in awe of your creativity. Your children are so lucky to have them as a mom and teacher. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the kind words, Stephanie! I’m glad you like them!
i suggest my co-staff to explore your website. I am spreading yours Anna. All credits go to you. We are much grateful to you..
Thanku mam.
You’re very welcome! I hope you find many helpful resources on my site!
I love all of your products! These are great for word work. I teach 2nd grade bilingual and some of my students are very low so being able to make words and read them is just perfect for independent work. Do you have more of these besides the short and long vowels?
No, not right now, Astrid!
I LOVE all of your resources, lessons, and tips!! Writing is a challenging subject to teach, but I always feel more confident when I use your resources and lessons. Everything is of high quality, doable, and relevant. I always look to you before I go to other teacher experts, TpT, etc., for guidance.
Thank you!!!
This is so wonderful to hear, Alvone! Thank you!!
thnx a lot for the wonderful creative engaging game.
Do you think my second grader would learn his spelling words if I do this and he not throwing a temper tantrum???
I think if you choose words that are at his level so that it’s not too hard for him and teach the words with games, there’s a good chance of that. 🙂
Thank for you creating this! It is perfect for my special needs kiddo while we are homeschooling!