CVC Vowel Variants ID Strips – Free Phonics Practice for Short and Long Vowel Identification
Phonics
Practice vowel identification with free phonics ID strips. Students tap the correct vowel sound when prompted by the teacher.
These free Vowel Variants ID Strips give students structured practice identifying vowel sounds. Teachers say a vowel sound or a word containing a target vowel, and students tap the correct vowel on their strip to show understanding.
Includes vowels a, e, i, o, u for identification practice
Example: teacher says /a/ → students tap “a”
Example: teacher says pig → students tap “i”
Builds phonemic awareness and strengthens sound-symbol recognition
Great for small groups, centers, or whole-class response
Encourages active participation and listening skills
Low-prep, print-and-use format aligned with Science of Reading
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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.
