📝 Short A Words

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About this grade 1 worksheet

Free 1st grade phonics worksheet: short a words — say each picture, write the missing vowel a and read the CVC word. Answer key included. Skill: Short vowel a. Level: Grade 1 — also suits Year 2 (UK).

For teachers: skills & standards

• CCSS RF.1.2.A: Distinguish long from short vowel sounds
• CCSS RF.1.3.B: Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words
• Works as a morning-work page, a centre/station activity, homework or an early-finisher task.

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It is designed for Grade 1 (ages 6–7), but use it with any child who is ready.

What skills does it build?

Short vowel a.

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