Middle Sound Magic: Vowels in CVC Words for KG

This engaging Grade KG phonics worksheet helps young learners identify and use the correct vowels in the middle of CVC (Consonant–Vowel–Consonant) words. With colorful pictures and guided activities, children learn how vowels change word sounds and meanings, building a strong base for early reading and spelling success.

Topic: Vowels in CVC Words  
Grade Level: Kindergarten (KG)  
Grammar & Phonics Focus: Short vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u), medial vowel identification, CVC word formation  

Why Vowels Matter in Early Phonics  
Vowels are the heart of every CVC word. For KG learners, recognizing the correct middle vowel is essential to reading words accurately and spelling them with confidence. This worksheet supports children in hearing, identifying, and applying short vowel sounds in a clear, structured way.

What’s Inside This Worksheet?  

This worksheet includes four skill-building activities designed for gradual learning and reinforcement:

🧠 Exercise 1 – Choose the Word with the Correct Vowel  
Students identify the word that has the correct vowel sound in the middle, strengthening sound discrimination and decoding skills.

🖼️ Exercise 2 – Identify the Correct Vowel Using Pictures  
Learners look at picture clues and choose the correct middle vowel, improving sound–image association.

✏️ Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blank with the Correct Vowel  
Children complete CVC words by adding the missing vowel, encouraging independent word construction.

📝 Exercise 4 – Choose and Write the Word with the Correct Vowel  
Using a word bank and pictures, learners write full CVC words with the correct vowel, reinforcing spelling accuracy and confidence.

This worksheet is ideal for classroom phonics lessons, revision activities, or at-home practice to strengthen vowel awareness in early readers.

Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – Choose the Word with the Correct Vowel  
1. pan  
2. hen  
3. bin  
4. top  
5. run  
6. fox  
7. rat  
8. bus  
9. pen  
10. nib  

Exercise 2 – Identify the Correct Vowel  
1. HEN – e  
2. CUP – u  
3. TAP – a  
4. MOP – o  
5. NIB – i  

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blank with the Correct Vowel  
1. R__T → RAT  
2. J__G → JUG  
3. P__N → PEN  
4. L__P → LIP  
5. D__G → DOG  

Exercise 4 – Choose and Write the Correct Word  
1. BED  
2. SUN  
3. CAP  
4. PIG  
5. NET  

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