Looking for a simple, effective way to help your kindergarten students practice 'short a' CVC words? This FREE one page printable worksheet is perfect for beginning readers who are learning to decode and write short vowel words.
 
This black and white worksheet includes:
• A student name line
• Five short a CVC words: hat, van, map, bag, sad
• Handwriting lines for students to practice writing each word
• Two picture choices for each word
• Students color the correct picture that matches the word
 
This activity encourages students to:
• Read short a CVC words
• Strengthen phonics and decoding skills
• Practice handwriting and letter formation
• Connect words to meaning through picture recognition
• Build confidence with early independent work
 
Because it prints in black and white, it is easy on ink and perfect for centers, morning work, homework, small groups, literacy stations, or quick phonics checks.