CVC Clip Cards Free Phonics Activity for Missing Sounds and Word Building Practice
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Grab these free CVC clip cards to practice missing sounds. Students look at the picture, read the word, and clip the correct letter for decoding.
These CVC clip cards make phonics and decoding practice engaging and hands-on! Each card includes a picture clue alongside a CVC word with one missing sound. Students use clothespins or clips to choose the correct letter and complete the word.
Picture-supported cards for visual cues
Focuses on beginning, medial, or ending sounds depending on the word
Strengthens phonemic awareness and decoding skills
Simple, independent literacy center activity
For example: the picture shows a cab, the word is typed as ca_, and students determine the missing sound is /b/ and clip the letter b. These cards are perfect for small-group phonics instruction, literacy centers, or at-home practice.
Color and black and white versions included.
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Tara West
Teacher-Author
Tara West is a dedicated educator and the founder of Little Minds at Work, an educational platform designed to provide teachers with creative and engaging resources for early childhood education. With a focus on developing innovative lesson plans, classroom strategies, and activities, Tara brings her passion for teaching to life, empowering teachers to foster meaningful learning experiences for their students.
