Class 1 Vowel Worksheet – Short vs Long Vowel Sounds

Vowels can make short sounds like in cat, or long sounds like in cake—and knowing the difference is key to reading fluently! This Class 1 worksheet helps children identify vowel sounds in common words and decide whether the sound is short or long. It’s the perfect early phonics practice for confident readers.

📌 Why Should Children of This Age Group Learn This Topic?

🔤 Builds recognition of vowel sounds in different word forms.

🧠 Strengthens phonics understanding for reading and spelling.

✍️ Reinforces key decoding strategies through simple word analysis.

✅ Helps students hear the difference between a in cap and a in cake.

🎯 What Are the Learning Outcomes?

By completing this worksheet, learners will:

1. Distinguish between short and long vowel sounds in words.

2. Improve their word decoding and pronunciation.

3. Strengthen their early reading fluency.

4. Gain confidence in classifying vowel patterns through listening and reasoning.

📚 What Does This Worksheet Offer?

📝 A one-page tick-box activity with 10 target words.

🔠 Children must choose whether each word contains a short or long vowel sound.

🎯 Includes a mix of both common and beginner-friendly words like cap, bike, dog, and leaf.

🎓 Perfect for phonics review, group activities, or one-on-one support.

🧠 What Are the Different Exercises in the Worksheet?

Tick the Box – Short or Long Vowel: For each word, learners decide and tick whether it has a short or long vowel sound.

Example: KITE → ✅ Long Vowel

✅ Answer Key to All Exercises:

Word Short Vowel Long Vowel

1. CAP ✅

2. KITE ✅

3. PEN ✅

4. ROPE ✅

5. SUN ✅

6. CUBE ✅

7. DOG ✅

8. LEAF ✅

9. HOP ✅

10. BIKE ✅

✨ Make Vowel Sounds Easy to Spot!

Download this Class 1 worksheet and help your child master the difference between short and long vowels—a vital step in becoming a strong, confident reader.